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A collection of interviews and viewpoints from Investec Asset Management’s investment professionals. Important information - This podcast is provided for general information only and assumes a certain level of knowledge of financial markets. It is not an invitation to make an investment and should n…

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    Talking Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 14:07


    With tariffs becoming an increasingly unpredictable tool of US economic policy, Sangeeth Sewnath, Head of Americas, sits down with our experts Thys Louw and Sahil Mahtani to discuss how investors should approach tariff risk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2025 Investment views | A building global recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 18:42


    With the US performing strongly and China showing signs of turning a corner, a global economic recovery is building. There are abundant opportunities for investors, but 2025 requires a new investment playbook. Philip Saunders and Sahil Mahtani explore where the smart capital will be heading – and where the pitfalls lie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2025 Investment views | Beyond the headlines: uncovering opportunities in emerging markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 32:54


    Whether it's shifting focus from the macro to the micro, or questioning the consensus, investors should look beyond the mainstream spotlight to get the best out of the asset class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2025 Investment views | Navigating the Year of the Snake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 15:49


    As we look ahead to 2025, the Year of the Snake, we explore the evolving opportunities and challenges in the China market. Our experts discuss how investors can navigate this landscape. From policy shifts and geopolitical developments to equity and fixed-income strategies, they share insights into what the year may hold for the world's second-largest economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2025 Investment views | Opportunities at a low point in the sentiment cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 11:12


    Higher interest rates and policy uncertainty have resulted in negative sentiment towards clean-tech sectors. This is creating a compelling opportunity for a countercyclical, diversified source of returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2025 Investment views | Quality earnings are more predictable than the market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 12:13


    Clyde Rossouw explains why investors who buy businesses that have realisable growth – not the promise of growth - should be well placed in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2025 Investment views | Navigating a diverse range of opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 10:46


    Elias Erickson explains why international equities offer a diverse set of value-accretive businesses in an increasingly narrow market, presenting an attractive opportunity for active investors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2025 Investment views | Navigating narrow markets: The importance of stock-specific drivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 11:22


    4Factor's Rhynhardt Roodt reflects on a strong year for equity market momentum and considers where best to focus in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2025 Investment views | Build defences and diversify your income sources

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 10:21


    Following another stellar year in credit markets, the case for embracing a more diverse opportunity set has never been clearer. With traditional markets looking so expensive, investors seeking steady income and portfolio resilience should avoid following the crowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2025 Investment views | Defensive income: A steady beacon amid potential disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 6:35


    Amid global uncertainty and shifting markets, fixed income emerges as a reliable anchor for investors. However, John Stopford sees better opportunities beyond traditional markets in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2025 Investment views | Trade tariffs and geopolitics could sustain gold's shine in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 7:41


    Gold shone in 2024, and the sector appears poised to maintain its appeal as an investment opportunity. George Cheveley examines the factors influencing the commodity sector in the year ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    US election: A clear cut result, but what does it mean for the economy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 14:47


    Equity markets reacted favourably to the US election result. However, Philip Saunders, Director of Ninety One's Investment Institute reminds us that regardless of the party in power, long-term market movements are driven by fundamentals – growth matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Keep active in a bearish oil market

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 8:00


    The prospects for oil appear positive on a five-year view, not least because US shale supply could plateau in the next few years. However, investors will need to be careful in 2025, because demand worries and supply growth add up to a bearish outlook. As portfolio manager Paul Gooden explains, there are still opportunities, but active management will be key. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tackling health, climate, and inequality

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 15:10


    In this episode of Sustainability with Substance, Stephanie Niven is joined by Paul Ronalds, CEO of Global Ventures at Save the Children, looking at on the ground, impactful routes to delivering change across different drivers, pulling together health tech innovation, climate adaptation insurance, and decarbonising cooking facilities into a sustainability landscape, comparing opportunities and approaches across the public and private markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    US election | how a Trump or Harris victory will shape markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 13:09


    The conventions are over, the banners banished, and the balloons have popped. Now Kamala Harris and Donald Trump get serious in the run-up to November 5th. Without picking sides, Philip Saunders analyses this most tight of political struggles and speculates on market reaction to both possible eventualities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Has inflation bottomed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 11:00


    Inflation in the UK has ticked up while in the US it's crept lower. It's tempting to call that a halt in inflation's precipitous fall is upon us because of amongst other factors, the base effect. Jason Borbora-Sheen disagrees, and even sees a possibility of continuing disinflation. The reaction by central banks will likely continue to be the focus of market participants' attention. With this backdrop, Borbora-Sheen forward the case for bonds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Addressing digital inclusion challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 28:58


    In this episode, Sustainable Equity analyst Eric Opara sits down with Nikki Gwilliam-Beeharee from the World Benchmarking Alliance to examine some of the challenges and opportunities of digital inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Too high for too long?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 11:03


    The performance of developed economies and the action of central banks recently caused acute financial market tensions and volatility. What really happened, why, and was it avoidable? John Stopford looks back on a testing week and assesses the near-term prospects, with a keen eye on the background of US politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Gold and Trump 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 10:12


    Gold has been breaking records in US$ terms in 2024, and the future seems bright for the yellow metal. Fundamentals underpinning the gold price include central bank demand, US fiscal worries and the prospect of lower interest rates and the de-dollarisation of the global monetary system. Add to this the chance of another Trump presidency and gold bulls are on high alert. Iain Cunningham examines the key factors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The year of the ballot: a mid-year snapshot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 13:28


    We are half way through 2024 and most emerging market elections have now taken place, notably in South Africa, India, and Mexico. Given that elections often move markets, Ninety One emerging market specialists, Malcolm Charles and Nicolas Jaquier take stock to assess their impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Medicine for change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 10:41


    Bram Wagner, a prominent specialist from the Access to Medicine Foundation, engages in a thoughtful conversation with Portfolio Manager, Matt Evans, about how we can think of healthcare investing through the lens of accessibility. Initiatives aimed at improving accessibility on a global scale can significantly expand addressable markets within the healthcare industry. This provides investors with an opportunity not only to contribute meaningfully to enhancing accessibility, but also to invest in areas primed for structural growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Alpha Sources in impact investment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 20:55


    Stephanie Niven sits down with experienced and award winning impact investor Dimple Sahni from Anthos Fund and Asset Management to examine some of the challenges and opportunities of turning impact insights into an alpha advantage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Investing for tomorrow: Africa's natural environment and what's at stake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 23:22


    Ninety One's Stephanie Niven and Jake Thomson examine some of the front-line challenges and impact potential of African conservation. They are joined by the pioneering leader and founder of the non-profit Tusk Trust, Charlie Mayhew. Hear Charlie talk about some hard-won ‘war stories' showing what's at stake as they discuss the evolving financial model required to protect Africa's natural environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    After the vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 9:52


    If polls are to be believed, the 14-year tenure of the UK's Conservative Party is about to end. Change is often greeted with trepidation by society, business and markets. However, in this case the UK has displayed stability, especially relative to some of its European peers. Matt Evans examines the mood and the potential market moves after July 4th, Election Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Central banks start to ease off the brakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 7:41


    We have grown used to 'higher for longer', but the winds of change have now seemingly started to blow in the corridors of monetary policy power. Sweden and Switzerland have cut, and Canada followed suit. All eyes were on the ECB, and it did not disappoint, cutting rates by 25 basis points. Christine Lagarde was still guarded, however, and did not commit to further falls. John Stopford analyses the implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Deciphering the human factor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 23:48


    Investment analysts frequently ignore culture and inclusion, focusing exclusively on companies' financial statements. Yet the ‘human factor' is often among the key drivers of corporate performance, and ultimately of shareholder returns. Professor Alex Edmans talks with Ninety One's Stephanie Niven and Miles Hamilton about how to leverage research into culture and inclusion into better investment decisions. They also discuss their joint work to develop a practical framework for incorporating culture insights into investment analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Schneider Electric: talking carbon, culture... and sustainability as a strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 24:24


    For Schneider Electric, a multinational company that specialises in digital automation and energy management, sustainability isn't just about doing good. It's a way of aligning the business to the structural tailwinds created by a decarbonising world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mapping the sustainable growth journey in China and Korea

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 11:42


    Juliana Hansveden and Yuxin Lin from the Sustainable Equity team recently travelled to China and Korea to meet existing and prospective portfolio companies. They discuss the insights gained from the trip and detail how they're capturing the structural growth opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nature's balance sheet: biodiversity opportunities and risks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 19:45


    Portfolio Manager Stephanie Niven and analyst Sam Anthony discuss the importance of biodiversity and how they think about it from an investment perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    India's sustainable future

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 28:38


    India offers an exciting decarbonisation growth opportunity, but it is also fast becoming the most populous country in the world. With that comes both risks and opportunities for investors. Portfolio Manager Graeme Baker is joined by Ninety One analyst Arita Sehgal and London School of Economics Professor in Practice Nick Robins to unpack this topic. They look at India's impact on the world's transition to net zero and what a just transition looks like for the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is sticky inflation ruining the party?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 13:34


    After the recent optimism of market participants that sent US markets to record highs and bond yields tumbling, the mood has changed. Bond yields have risen sharply and frothy equities are well off their highs as inflation has proved stubbornly high. John Stopford analyses the data in the US and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A new capex supercycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 9:09


    A new capex supercycle is forecast to shape the next decade, driven by a fusion of factors. Join strategist Sahil Mahtani as he delves into the historical backdrop, identifies key drivers, and explains what it means for investors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Does the commodity rally have legs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 14:54


    Global commodities prices as measured by the CRB Index have increased around 14% in 2024 and investors are becoming increasingly optimistic about a meaningful long-term up cycle. From copper to cocoa and gold to PGMs, George Cheveley explains the fundamentals behind the rally and the prospect of it persisting and considers the outlook for the share prices of resources companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Central banks in focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 10:46


    The year is still in Q1 but already it's billing as being all about politics and the price of money is justified. In a matter of days the US primaries have whittled down the US election to the familiar old candidates, the UK has delivered a surprise-free budget, the ECB has kept rates on hold while the Fed chair has merely changed the date of his speech to Congress. Markets meander upwards unfazed, but with more than 50 elections due in 2024, multiple reserve bank meetings and the ongoing spectre of wars, surely something must give? In an interview recorded on Friday 8th March, Russell Silberston analyses a packed diary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mining Indaba – a barometer for the resources sector

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 9:20


    The shadow of a poorly performing JSE resources sector and the dollar price of certain commodities hung over the annual Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The PGM sector, which is one of South Africa's most important export products, garnered much of the attention, but copper, gold and some bulk commodities also took centre stage. Dawid Heyl shares his perspective on the Indaba and the outlook for the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Macroscope: Long the yen against the euro

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 11:06


    Since 2021, major economic cycles have been out of sync. Tight policy in Europe and very loose policy in Japan, leads us to predict a great asymmetry over the next 12 months between the two. Iain Cunningham, Head of Multi-Asset Growth explains why we are long the yen versus the euro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    China may emerge from the doldrums - 2024 Investment Views

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 9:10


    After a challenging year, Wenchang Ma sees brighter prospects for Chinese equities in 2024, with weak sentiment providing an entry point to invest in some of the world's most attractive companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Great conditions for dynamic ‘go anywhere' credit investors - 2024 Investment Views

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 9:26


    Historically high yields across global credit markets underpin a positive outlook for the asset class. With significant and rising dispersion, look out for plenty of compelling bottom-up opportunities, but also some no-go areas for investors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    EM sovereign debt: a good backdrop for EM bonds, but build resilience from the bottom up - 2024 Investment Views

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 16:00


    Improving global growth and inflation dynamics are supportive for the asset class, but risks remain and a bottom-up approach will be vital for capturing the opportunities and building resilient portfolios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    EM corporate debt: company strength, country collaboration and attractive income - 2024 Investment Views

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 14:25


    Many debt-issuing companies across emerging markets have positioned themselves well for the ‘higher-for-longer' rates environment. EM economies are also on solid footing, and profitable cross-country collaboration is making EM corporate debt an exciting place to be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emerging markets equities: are the dark clouds starting to part? - 2024 Investment Views

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 10:25


    With 2023 falling short of expectations in terms of a recovery for emerging markets equities, Archie Hart explains the need for caution in the coming months, but remains optimistic on a 1- or 2-year view, given that the building blocks for a turnaround are beginning to fall in place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Volatility is creating opportunities - 2024 Investment Views

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 11:34


    Environmental equities have been hit by a downturn in market sentiment. This is creating new opportunities to get exposure to parts of the economy expected to grow fast as the energy transition progresses. Deirdre Cooper and Graeme Baker assess the outlook for investors in decarbonisation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    It's time to rethink fixed income - 2024 Investment Views

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 8:45


    With interest rates set to remain higher for longer, investors have some thinking to do. Are the same rules that have applied for the past few decades still in play, or is a different approach needed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Finance's evolving role in achieving net zero - 2024 Investment Views

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 12:13


    The Paris Agreement of 2015 inspired widespread action to reduce forecasts of future warming. Arguably, this is not enough. Ninety One's Chief Sustainability Officer, Nazmeera Moola, discusses the investment industry's roles and responsibilities when it comes to driving the transition to net zero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    COP28: The climate challenge is still daunting, but COP28 offered hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 21:08


    John Green, Chief Commercial Officer and Annika Brouwer, Sustainability Specialist reflect on their time at COP28, the progress that's been made and the highlights from a climate finance perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    EM Equities: are the dark clouds starting to part? - 2024 Investment Views

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 10:25


    With 2023 falling short of expectations in terms of a recovery for emerging markets equities, Archie Hart explains the need for caution in the coming months, but remains optimistic on a 1- or 2-year view, given that the building blocks for a turnaround are beginning to fall in place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emerging markets: favourable currents strengthening beneath choppy waters - 2024 Investment Views

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 15:11


    At a global level, the path immediately ahead could be choppy. But beneath the surface, currents that favour emerging markets are gathering force, explain Victoria Harling, Varun Laijawalla and Grant Webster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Positioning for the next cycle - 2024 Investment Views

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 16:03


    A radical reset in borrowing costs has changed the rules of the game for investors. Philip Saunders and Sahil Mahtani assess the outlook for 2024 and beyond, and discuss where to invest for a new market cycle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The acceleration towards a multipolar world

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 15:41


    In a detailed podcast, Philip Saunders argues that much of the current geopolitical malaise is the result of the rise of China – one of the five major structural macro themes identified in our ‘Road to 2030' analytical series – its scale, its ‘all-state' characteristics and America's response to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Agriculture is vast, varied, and vital

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 9:00


    The agri economy is vast, varied and strategically vital. It has also developed a reputation as being environmentally unfriendly on a global scale, but things are changing as primary agricultural businesses and an array of ancillaries mend their ways. Dawid Heyl explains and details the resultant opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The AI opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 39:10


    The hype around AI exploded into the public consciousness at the start of this year, largely due to the arrival of OpenAI's ChatGPT. But as Abrie Pretorius and Nikhil Solanki explain, we're actually at the start of the third AI-hype cycle, the first of which started in the 1950s! In this podcast, they look at the likely winners in the space and what this means for investors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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