MAGNUS HEYSTEK on the JSE, the ANC, and 2023 - 2024 investment & disinvestment trends

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In this interview with BizNews, investment strategist Magnus Heystek of Brenthurst Wealth Management speaks about: The poor performance of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE); how the African National Congress (ANC) government is scaring away foreign investment; the likely fall-out from South Africa taking Israel to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for “genocidal” acts in Gaza; possible developments in the lead-up to South Africa’s national general election later this year; the countries globally that have offered investors the best returns as well as those that could emerge as safe investments destinations; the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution; the performance of his clients’ portfolios; and the investment advice he gives his own children and grandchildren.
3 Jan 2024 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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