Investec pushes for online retail investment through Clarity platform
The rise of the confident retail investors using technology is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tinus Rautenbach, head of Clarity at Investec. Through the discussion, the banker highlights the impact of fintech in growing accessibility to investing; Investec decision to create Clarity; generational shifts in investing; trust in credible institutions; crypto; and the use of AI in investment decision making. Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production.
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Zooming in on Radisson Hotel Group's South Africa Expansion
The Group’s plans to grow its hotel business in Africa is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from Radisson Hotel Group: Ramsay Rankoussi, regional chief development officer; and Daniel Trappler, senior director of development Southern & Eastern AfricaLearn about the Group's plans to double its footprint in SA; the effect of a macroeconomic downturn on the travel sector; their innovative entry into markets like the DRC; funding growth in a high interest rate environment; and factors driving traffic to hotels. Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production.
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Salesforce’s push to grow its AI agent business
Salesforce’s push to grow its artificial intelligence agent business is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director for solution engineering in Africa at Salesforce  Topics of discussion include: the development of Salesforce Agentforce; evolution of agentic AI; use cases for agent platforms; and how the technology could develop over time. Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production.
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Taking on the giants in SA’s home finance sector
MortgageMarket’s push to take up market share in SA’s competitive home financing market is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tim Akinnusi, co-founder and CEO of MortgageMarket.The businessman details the journey of MortgageMarket from inception; his history in SA’s home loans market; strategy to grow the business; the company’s funding; and partnerships. Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts Production.
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Leadership tools for the AI driven business of the future
The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and tools to adapt to an evolving landscape is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by futurist and author, John Sanei.Through the discussion at an iqbusiness event, Sanei explains the shifts that AI is causing in business; tools for leaders to work effectively in the environment; and advice for professionals.Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Podcasts production.
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