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Why emerging markets matter
PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer Adriaan Pask explores why emerging markets deserve a much closer look from investors. What are the main structural drivers behind the long-term emerging market story? And are such markets still attractively valued?
Partnership for Risk & Resilience in climate change disaster preparedness: Building Climate-Resilient Communities Throug
Welcome to the Sanlam ESG Barometer Podcast Series, where we explore the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping Environmental, Social and Governance practices across South Africa and beyond. We’re addressing a topic that is becoming increasingly urgent for government, businesses and communities alike: climate resilience and disaster preparedness.
Nature Risks and Opportunities: How Nature Creates Sustainable Investment Value
Welcome to another episode of the Sanlam ESG Barometer Podcast Series, where we explore the trends shaping sustainable business, responsible investment, and long-term value creation. Today we're turning our attention to a topic that is rapidly moving from the margins of sustainability discussions to the centre of investment decision-making: Nature…
SMME Support & Sustainability through the Sanlam-SANParks Partnership
Welcome to another episode of the Sanlam ESG Barometer Podcast Series, where we explore practical examples of how sustainability can create meaningful impact for people, communities, business, and the environment. Today we're discussing a powerful example of shared value creation through partnership, looking at the Sanlam-SANParks Partnership, an initiative that…
What the numbers really say about the economy
PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer Adriaan Pask explores how to interpret the deluge of information and numerous signals investors must constantly deal with. How do you keep your emotions in check against the information overload?
Unpacking the economic and labour-market impact of artificial intelligence
PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer Adriaan Pask explores AI-driven job displacement risk, its effects on corporate profit margins, junior-labour market dynamics, and the evolving role of robotics in manufacturing.
Rising fuel, inflation risk, weak growth, and an MPC stuck in the middle
PSG Wealth's chief investment officer Adriaan Pask explores a classic central bank dilemma as South Africa contemplates the growing tension between inflation risks and economic weakness in the country.
Habits that help investors beat market noise
While investors cannot control external factors influencing the markets, they can control how they respond. PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks the behaviours that drive long-term investment success amid ongoing market uncertainty.
The dark side of the shadow banking system: what investors need to know
The shadow banking system now controls over half of global financial assets. PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks how it works, what’s driving its rapid growth, where its vulnerabilities lie, and what risks it poses for investors.
Greenland or dreamland? What investors should make of the US’s Arctic ambitions
PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask explores the US’s renewed interest in Greenland, past attempts to acquire it, and the implications for global markets in this insightful podcast
New year’s resolutions to improve your financial wellbeing in 2026
Want to start investing intentionally, break costly spending cycles, and build a reliable safety net? PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask shares practical advice on avoiding common investment pitfalls and building sustainable, money-wise habits.
Expectations for market players in 2026
PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks the key expectations for financial markets in 2026 and explains how investors should interpret concerns about a potential US market bubble. He also shares his take on what approach investors should take to navigate the year successfully.
InfoVerge’s journey through Microsoft’s Emerging Partner Programme
Host Mudiwa Gavaza by Lebogang Luvuno, B-BBEE executive at Microsoft South Africa, and Itumeleng Chuene, chief revenue officer at InfoVerge Solutions. Chuene details InfoVerge’s journey as a case study in Microsoft’s Emerging Partner Programme, the impact this has had on their business and what this means for their customers, community,…
Nokulunga on making the most of Microsoft’s Emerging Partner Programme
Host Mudiwa Gavaza by Lebogang Luvuno, B-BBEE executive at Microsoft South Africa, and Thootse Lengolo-Langa, founder and MD at Nokulunga Consulting. Lengolo-Langa details Nokulunga’s journey as a case study in Microsoft’s Emerging Partner Programme, the impact this has had on their business and what this means for their customers, community…
Supplier development at the heart of Microsoft’s business in SA
Lebogang Luvuno, B-BBEE executive at Microsoft South Africa, highlights why enterprise supplier development is important for Microsoft, what the company is doing in this space, the impact they are seeing and their plans for the upcoming year. She details how the programme works, its evolution over the years and examples…
How to strengthen your retirement investment strategy
What are the real drivers of retirement planning success? PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks how disciplined saving, smart investing and mindful spending work together to build long-term financial independence.
Practical tools for better investment decisions
PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks the role of mental models in navigating market noise, managing risk and staying focused on the long game.
Why it pays to be positive when investing
PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks research findings and market insights showing why optimism is more than just a mindset — it’s a practical strategy for long-term financial success.
Building wealth in an uncertain world
From shifting US fiscal policies to the AI revolution, PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks critical issues shaping global markets and explores what they mean for investors’ portfolios.
Crucial questions about saving answered
PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask unpacks why saving is the cornerstone of financial freedom, providing practical insights into best practices.