NOW Ep85: Top concerns for global financiers in today’s market

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Join Investec CEOs, Cumesh Moodliar (SA) and Ruth Leas (UK), as they share their key insights from the recent IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington. In the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, they highlight the economic policies and market trends poised to influence investors and markets around the globe. Listen here:

Podcast key moments:

00:00 – Introduction
01:10 – Why the annual Investec IMF Breakfast event?
02:08 – What concerns global investors and financiers in 2024?
03:50 – What could derail global growth prospects?
05:15 – With cooling inflation and easing monetary policy, are markets in a stronger position?
07:31 – What message did SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago have for the global banking community about South Africa?
09:32 – What concerns did the global finance community have about South Africa?
11:26 - How closely are financial institutions and global markets monitoring fiscal policy worldwide?
13:41 – Insights on UK economy
16:00 – What is the investor sentiment towards South Africa?
19:36 – Is this a turning point for South Africa’s economy?
21:00 – 2025 global economic outlook

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Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business.
29 Oct English South Africa Business · Investing

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