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[TOP STORY] Demystifying SA’s retail investment surge

‘Treasury has indicated that there will be consistency and certainty around how retail hedge funds are taxed in line with traditional unit trusts, which … talks well to the motif of saving in South Africa’ – Hayden Reinders, Prescient Fund Services.

2 Apr 3AM 7 min

Trump speech offers no clear end to Iran war, long-term economic fallout looms

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital unpacks the market reaction to Donald Trump’s overnight speech. Hayden Reinders from Prescient Fund Services looks at who is actually investing in hedge funds, while Saad Sheikh from Enko Capital tackles the debate over whether private capital really belongs in a single asset class.

2 Apr 1AM 23 min

[TOP STORY] ‘Mampara week’ and the trap of relief spending

Dehan Scherman from National Debt Advisors has sound advice on navigating the payday poverty cycle experienced by so many South Africans.

1 Apr 2AM 5 min

Remgro’s Mediclinic deal raises concentration risk ... but may be worth it

Zimele Mbanjwa from FNB Wealth and Investments unpacks Remgro’s move to press ahead with the restructuring of its Mediclinic interests. Master Drilling CFO Andre van Deventer talks us through the group’s record revenue, while Dehan Scherman of National Debt Advisors looks at why more than 60% of consumers are running…

1 Apr 1AM 20 min

[TOP STORY] Opportunistic price gouging amid rising fuel prices in SA

James Hodge from the Competition Commission highlights the crucial role of consumers and businesses in reporting suspicious price hikes, especially in sectors like fuel, fertiliser and transport.

31 Mar 2AM 7 min

Sirius expanding into Euro defence real estate

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha unpacks Sirius Real Estate’s €93.4 million acquisition of a defence-related property. Fatgie Adams from TransUnion looks at what an unchanged prime rate means for consumers still under pressure. And James Hodge from the Competition Commission warns against price gouging ahead of Wednesday’s fuel increase.

31 Mar 1AM 21 min

[TOP STORY] The low-risk, high-reward world of mine streaming

Keith McLachlan and Simon Brown explore this funding source for mining companies, comparing the situations of Franco-Nevada and Barrick Mining.

30 Mar 3AM 6 min

Why you need a Q1 portfolio check-in

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth unpacks the uncertainty grinding markets lower, while Reinet finally exits its stake in Pension Insurance Corporation for £2.9 billion. Keith McLachlan from Element Investment Managers explains streaming mining companies, how they work, and why they continue to attract investor interest. Plus, Satrix’s Siyabulela Nomoyi…

30 Mar 1AM 20 min

[TOP STORY] Oil makes the world go round, insurance is the lubricant

Meryl Pick of Old Mutual Investment Group explores the complexities of maritime insurance and underscores its crucial role in maintaining global trade and economic stability.

27 Mar 2AM 7 min

No rush to be buying in this market

Gary Booysen of Rand Swiss weighs in on FirstRand upping its stake in Optasia. Will they one day buy it out? Plus, analysis on the market as the war marches on. Buy the dips? Buy gold? What about coal? Meryl Pick of Old Mutual Investment Group on why the closure…

27 Mar 1AM 21 min

[TOP STORY] Energy prices can reshape monetary policy decisions

Albert Botha from Ashburton Investments considers fuel-price consequences, the MPC decision and the stagflation spectre. Are we in for a rough ride?

26 Mar 3AM 6 min

Selling Sasol, buying gold and PGM miners

Petri Redelinghuys of Herenya Capital Advisors on Sasol's sharp rebound since the lows of last year. Is there still value or is it profit taking time? Albert Botha of Ashburton Investments weighs in on today's tough MPC meeting. The expected rate cut is surely off the table even as SA…

26 Mar 1AM 20 min

[TOP STORY] Know your credit rights right before you need to use them

René Moonsamy from the National Debt Counselling Association looks at consumer rights before and after accessing credit, reckless lending and borrowing, and the evolving landscape of credit products like Buy Now, Pay Later. The Consumer Protection Act’s role in safeguarding consumers from unfair practices is also highlighted.

25 Mar 2AM 6 min

Quality SA Inc growth opportunities

Chantal Marx of FNB Wealth & Investments on Netcare's update and if she’s seeing value in the current selloff? Futuregrowth Asset Management's Amrish Narrandes discusses their PE & VC funding, and recent investment into BNPL. René Moonsamy, chair of the National Debt Counselling Association, weighs in on how the NCA…

25 Mar 1AM 21 min

[TOP STORY] How SA will feel the Iranian conflict

‘I think that is going to have a large impact on our food production and … the higher fuel prices that we will definitely see in April’ – PwC chief economist Lullu Kruger.

24 Mar 3AM 5 min

Thungela 'controlling the controllables' as the coal price rallies

Did we just get the Taco trade from Trump? Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha weighs in, and also talks Thungela results. Advtech CEO Geoff Whyte on strong tertiary growth as school enrolments slow. Plus, PwC economist Lullu Krugel on how the Iran war could reshape the local economy.

24 Mar 1AM 21 min

[TOP STORY] Buying undervalued shares when others are pessimistic

‘If the bet is 100% that Pick n Pay won’t turn around that just seems too severe, and I’m prepared to bet against that' – John Biccard from Ninety One.

23 Mar 3AM 6 min

The Fog of War makes investment decisions tough

Nick Kunze of Sanlam Private Wealth weighs in on the potential long-term impacts and opportunities as the Iran war moves into its fourth week, and analyses TFG's trading update. Momentum Group CEO Jeanette Marais on the latest results. John Biccard of Ninety One on managing being a value investor and…

23 Mar 1AM 21 min

[TOP STORY] Gold doesn't go up or down

Hlelo Giyose from First Avenue Investment Management explains the yellow metal’s constancy compared to every other investment asset.

20 Mar 3AM 8 min

Can AI assist with investing?

Matete Thulare of Investec on the rand, which has been holding on fairly well. But, is the collapse still to come? Hlelo Giyose of First Avenue Investment Management weighs in on gold, how it’s priced, and the stock-to-flow ratio impact on commodity prices. And, Simon's thoughts on using AI to…

20 Mar 1AM 22 min