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Inside Out of the Ordinary Episode V – Objectivity

2020-02-21

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“If you take an approach that is too hard-nosed and too objective, going down a single track, you will miss a lot of what moves markets.” Philip Shaw, Chief Economist, Investec UK, talks about the importance of objectivity and humanity in investing. Watch the full series here: https://invest.ec/2Pbnhzn #InsideOOTO

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Inside Out of the Ordinary Episode IV – Variety

2020-02-21

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“Variety is the spice of life.” John Wyn-Evans, Head of Investment Strategy for Investec Wealth & Investment UK talks about why a variety of life experiences and broad knowledge is key to investment success. Watch the full series here: https://invest.ec/38KAaYX #InsideOOTO

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Inside Out of the Ordinary Episode III – Balance

2020-02-21

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“I think balance is a critical thing to sustain and to grow as an individual host of things.” Ryan Friedman, Multi-Manager Investment Head, Investec Wealth & Investment SA, talks about how balance is an important part of the investment process. Watch the full series here: https://invest.ec/38JTx4h #InsideOOTO

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Inside Out of the Ordinary Episode II – Borderless

2020-02-21

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“If you grow up in a bubble, you think the bubble is reality and when you come out of that bubble, it is quite a shock.” Annelise Peers, Chief Investment Officer, Investec Bank Switzerland, talks about her global outlook on investments. Watch the full series here: https://invest.ec/32bHev9 #InsideOOTO

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Inside Out of the Ordinary Episode I – Process

2020-02-21

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“It is impossible to encompass the complexity of today’s world at any given moment, let alone to process it on an ongoing basis as an individual.” John Haynes, Chairman of the Investec Wealth & Investment’s Global Investment Strategy Group talks about the value of process in making investment decisions. Watch the full series here: https://invest.ec/32mj29P …

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Expectations vs Reality | Investec Careers

2020-02-11

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“This is not normal financial services” Find out what our staff say about working at Investec https://invest.ec/2Uy6bPS

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Investec Hackathon

2020-02-10

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Learn how rock-paper-scissors, Pac-Man and mobile treasure hunts can inspire cutting-edge solutions to business challenges. Learn more at https://invest.ec/385Mvqw

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Two Dads of Two

2020-02-10

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Not all families come from a mum and a dad. Justin’s work family helped when he and his husband became fathers to twins. Learn more at https://invest.ec/3bjk9ej

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Investment horizon 2020

2020-01-31

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What impact will a trade war de-escalation, the low global inflation levels and an uptick in worldwide manufacturing activity have on South Africa? A panel of Investec Wealth & Investment experts are joined by political analyst Ralph Mathekga to share their insights on the global and local investment outlook for 2020. Topics include: The South …

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Art is a human investment

2020-01-23

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Art is more than making a pretty picture. It’s all about problem solving and making the medium work for you,” says artist Greg Pentapoulis who produced this bespoke work made entirely of art materials. All 15,224 items will be donated to our 2020 beneficiaries: Songo.info, Lalela and Ikamva Labantu. #ICTAF You can see this piece. …

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Adam Pantanowitz – How AI and robotics are transforming healthcare

2020-01-21

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The word of science fiction is fast becoming science fact. Adam Pantanowitz shows how medical technology has made the leap from reactive to proactive – and even predictive – healthcare possible. AI and robotics are transforming the industry with increasing potential for accessibility, affordability and procedural proficiency. In this video, Adam explains the basics of …

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SA Shark Tank’s Marnus Broodryk responds to your tweets

2020-01-21

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It’s time to get ahead of the curve with Marnus Broodryk. Watch as this former Shark on SA’s Shark Tank answers social media questions on entrepreneurship. As a wildly successful entrepreneur, CEO of The Beancounter and author of the bestselling how-to book ’90 Rules for Entrepreneurs’, Marnus gives insight into the challenges entrepreneurs, young professionals …

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AI – the next frontier

2019-12-13

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Artificial Intelligence will be the biggest disruptor of business, says Takealot’s Kim Reid, but Richard Branson warns that the human cost will be high if solutions aren’t found for unemployment #BusinessIsAnAdventure Find out more: https://invest.ec/36xFiyd

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Is my legacy a gift or poisoned chalice?

2019-12-10

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Many wealthy families to leave a legacy, either through ensuring the financial well-being of their heirs or through meaningful bequests to worthy causes, but how do they do so in an increasingly complex world? Find out more: https://invest.ec/38pd626

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How business can help save South Africa

2019-12-10

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Sir Richard Branson and Stephen Koseff discuss South Africa’s current challenges, the need to reimagine education and how business can help government with issues like climate change. Find out more: https://invest.ec/2RCC204

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Diversity makes cents

2019-12-10

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Diversity and inclusion in the workplace – why you can’t have one without the other. Claire Mawisa talks to Faith Popcorn, Futurist and Author Thando Hopa, Tashmia Ismail-Saville and Investec’s Marc Kahn at Virgin Atlantic #BusinessIsAnAdventure. Find out more: https://invest.ec/2RCC204

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Investec Off-Script Medical Roundtable

2019-12-04

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If you’re a physician in South Africa today, it is a life’s commitment. When you’re following your calling as a medical professional, finding the balance between work and your own personal well-being is a challenge. Dr Musa Mthombeni sits down with a diverse panel of medical professionals for a frank, inspiring and insightful conversation about …

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SA has 3,600 new debt-free home owners

2019-12-03

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Investec to make a contribution to real economic empowerment in South Africa through distribution of title deeds to home owners in Gauteng townships. Find out more: https://invest.ec/33MXvWC #YourHomeInYourHands

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International Rugby Academy Australia (IRAA) Launch Event

2019-11-26

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Business is an Adventure 2019 highlights

2019-11-21

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Sir Richard Branson, in partnership with Investec, hosted the Virgin Atlantic #BusinessIsAnAdventure event in Johannesburg on 7 November 2019. This inspiring gathering brought together masters and mavericks of business for lively debates and inspirational entrepreneurial insights. Here are some of the best bits from the day. Watch the full event here: https://invest.ec/2NH6YJc #BusinessIsAnAdventure

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