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Ferial Haffajee on exposing #GuptaLeaks, #CR17 and state capture

2019-09-26

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In the latest edition of Investec Focus Talks, Stephen Koseff talks with the Associate Editor of Daily Maverick and Fin24, Ferial Haffajee. The first female editor of a major newspaper in South Africa, Ferial has played an instrumental role in calling out state capture, defending press freedom and advancing gender equality. Stephen and Ferial tackle …

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Switzerland faces looming shortage of workers

2019-09-20

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2019-09-20

As more baby-boomers – born from 1946 to 1964 – retire, Switzerland will faces a shortage of workers, according to Credit Suisse, a bank. Economists at the bank estimate that 1.1 million people in Switzerland will retire over the next 10 years, a figure which includes nearly 800,000 people currently working.

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Owen Farrell – Winners play a different game

2019-09-18

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Investec Corporate and Investment Banking is proud to sponsor Owen Farrell #PlayDifferent Find out more about Investec brand ambassador Owen Farrell and the Play Different campaign: https://invest.ec/owen-farrell

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Investec Rugby | There’s a craft and story behind every element

2019-09-17

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Whether your team wins or loses could make or break your day. You’re passionate about rugby! But have you ever considered what it takes to build #bestofthebestrugby ? A ball. The Turf. A Jersey. There’s a craft and story behind every element.

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Are You Smarter Than A Lwando? Buying a home

2019-09-17

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Maps Maponyane and Lwando are back in the quiz show that entertains and educates. In this episode, little Lwando grills our celebrity on all things home loans. There is much more to buying a property as a young professional than finding the right home in the right location. You must decide how much of your … Continue reading...

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A different kind of opportunity: Investec graduate programmes

2019-09-13

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Take initiative, embrace change, make a difference. Our graduates talk about the unique experience of working at Investec. Learn more: investec.com/graduates

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The remarkable rise of GDP per capita in Switzerland

2019-09-12

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2019-09-12

In 1998, GDP per person in Switzerland was CHF 59,693. Recently published statistics put the figure at CHF 80,986 in 2018, a rise of 36%. When Swiss GDP per capita is expressed in globally comparable US dollar terms its rise is even greater. In US dollar terms Swiss GDP per capita grew from US$ 41,497 to US$ 82,839 between 1998 and 2018, a rise of 100%.

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How to prepare your children for a digital future

2019-09-05

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Sameer Rawjee on what you can do to get your kids ready for Industry 4.0. Rawjee is the founder of the Life Design Lab at Google and the current CEO of O School. He joined an Investec Private Bank roadshow to talk to clients about the skills that the younger generation requires to function in … Continue reading »

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Willem van der Post on developing an exponential mindset

2019-09-05

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While technology changes at an exponential rate, Willem van der Post of xTech Capital says humans tend to see the world in a linear way. How can exponential thinking help the modern human to thrive? Van Der Post was speaking at the launch of Investec for Intermediaries. Read more: https://invest.ec/2lw0fYc

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In Conversation with Lesetja Kganyago & Ferial Haffajee

2019-09-05

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Governor Lesetja Kganyago, Ferial Haffajee and Chris Holdsworth separate reality from the rhetoric regarding South African politics and the economy at Investec’s In Conversation series. Watch full video: https://invest.ec/2lBV8Wa At an Investec In conversation event titled ‘Rising above the noise’, a panel consisting of Lesetja Kganyago (Sarb governor), Chris Holdsworth (Investec investment strategist) and Ferial …

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Danni Dixon in conversation with Abey Mokgwatsane

2019-09-05

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In this Investec Focus Talk, Vodacom’s head of brand Abey Mokgwatsane talks to Investec’s head of marketing Danni Dixon about aligning your purpose with that of the brand you work for. Read more: https://invest.ec/2kqZDmp

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Investec Tech4Good: Growing the missing middle

2019-09-05

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FinMark Trust, Mama Money, SweepSouth and Abalobi shared their stories about how emerging technology and innovative business models could address the pressing social need for financial inclusion in South Africa. Read more:

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Stephen Koseff in conversation with President Ramaphosa

2019-09-05

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: In a candid interview with Investec’s Stephen Koseff, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the burning issues of corruption and land reform, and laid out his three key priorities for getting South Africa back on the path to meaningful economic growth. Read more: https://invest.ec/2lBRVWC

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Why timing is everything

2019-09-05

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What if the time of day you went to hospital affected the outcome of that action? Author Daniel Pink says there’s a material difference in our performance at different times of the day. In an interview with Investec Focus’ Tim Spira, Pink discusses the scientific secrets of perfect timing. Read more: https://invest.ec/2lWo63j

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Digital disruption: chasing exponential innovation

2019-09-03

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Disruption has become the new normal in the modern digital economy. Technologies such as analytics, Big Data, artificial intelligence, mobility and augmented reality are reshaping virtually every aspect of how the world interacts and conducts business. Leading futurist Ramez Naam offers four ways that companies can get to grips with digital disruption. Find out how: …

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Thembelihle Dlamini, an architect of her own destiny

2019-09-03

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Midlands Community College, in KwaZulu Natal, has given Thembelihle Dlamini the maths and science marks she needed to study architecture. Investec has partnered with the college which provides an opportunity for Grade 12 learners to improve their matric results in Maths, Accounting and Science for a full-time residential year. The programme offers 90 places a …

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Four things fintech investors are looking for

2019-09-03

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With the global fintech investment ballooning from $1.89bn in 2010 to $57bn in the first half of 2018, the sector is attracting a flood of tech start-ups. Here’s what you need to do to seal the deal. Read more: https://invest.ec/2luziEa

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Blockchain: the invisible engine of trust

2019-09-03

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For centuries, we’ve put our trust in a third party when it all comes to all our financial dealings. So, what happens when a new technology emerges that is engineered to automate trust? Blockchain was one of the topics that dominated the 48th World Economic Forum in Davos – that’s because, at its most basic … Continue reading...

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Banks and fintechs: competition or collaboration?

2019-09-03

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For many players in financial services, whether or not fintech will disrupt financial services is now no longer a question of ‘if’, but rather, of ‘how much and fast?’ Banking the unbanked and simplifying people’s lives are two of the most appealing benefits of fintech. Many pundits believe that for these to be truly realised …

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How is technology disrupting the competitive landscape in financial service?

2019-09-03

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Just a few years ago, it seemed as if fintech companies represented a clear and present danger to traditional banks. Today, the picture is a little different. Increasingly, we are seeing more progressive incumbents choosing instead to partner with fintechs in an effort to evolve their own businesses. The result may be a new era …

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