RIP Brett Duncan (50), champion of offshore share investing for ordinary South Africans

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Brett Duncan (50), a pioneer for championing offshore share investing for South African retail investors, has passed away. Duncan was a long-time supporter of the BizNews community, having instigated the successful BizNews Share portfolio as a model for Standard Bank Webtrader clients. In this special podcast, BizNews editor Alec Hogg talks to Duncan’s close friend and colleague, Shyft founder Arno von Helden.
14 Aug 2024 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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