Deepfakes that fool the eye. Voices that sound real. Attacks that never sleep. As artificial intelligence reshapes both offence and defence, cyber risk has gone mainstream.
In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs speaks with Investec cybersecurity experts Nomalizo Hlazo and Tash van der Heever about the new era of digital resilience where trust, adaptability and awareness are your strongest defences.
Podcast key moments
00:00 - Introduction
01:27 - AI on both sides – Attackers and defenders in the digital arms race
02:52 - 2025: The year cyber risk went mainstream
03:46 - Why digital risk is compounding
05:05 - Building resilience through third-party and supply chain visibility
07:15 - Regulation tightens – Balancing compliance and agility
08:57 - Critical infrastructure under threat
10:32 - Building digital trust in a diverse and connected market
11:48 - The future of cybersecurity: Integrity, speed, and adaptability
13:16 - Quantum computing, AI agents, and hyperconnectivity
13:58 - Cybersecurity as a life skill
14:56 - Closing remarks
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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. Investec Focus Radio SA
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Macro Monday Ep 93: Interest rate convergence on the cards for developed markets
With three of the world’s leading central banks meeting this week, Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International says markets are pricing in a convergence of interest rates by developed markets in the coming months. The Fed is expected to cut this week and aggressively into next year, while the European Central Bank is expected to keep rates unchanged and the Bank of Japan is expected to hike. Investec Focus Radio SA
Are you wondering how to make your money work for you after retirement?
In this episode of Everything Counts, host Motheo Khoaripe sits down once again with Kate Robson, Co-Head of Investec My Investments, and Johan Loubser, Head of Adviser Enablement at Investec, to unpack the realities of managing your money post-retirement.
From understanding Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act and choosing the right financial advisor, to navigating investment and savings strategies, insurance needs, and avoiding impulsive financial decisions, this conversation is your complete guide to maintaining financial stability in retirement.
Learn how to balance spending and investing wisely, when to seek a second opinion on your financial plan, and what to consider if you’re supporting loved ones as a breadwinner in your later years.
Whether you’ve just retired, are planning to soon, or want to future-proof your finances, this episode gives you the tools, insights, and confidence to make every Rand count long after you’ve stopped working.
00:00 Introduction
01:50 Post-retirement financial management
05:00 How careful do you need to be with your money after retirement?
06:00 How to manage retirement funds before you retire
07:30 How a financial adviser can help with financial planning post-retirement
09:21 Understanding Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act
10:10 What should you look for in a financial adviser?
12:15 Should you get a second opinion on financial advice?
13:49 Investment and savings strategies post-retirement
17:00 Do you need insurance for retirement?
19:33 Managing retirement funds as a breadwinner
21:35 How to avoid being impulsive with the money you get after retirement
25:00 Key points to consider post-retirement
28:00 Conclusion Investec Focus Radio SA
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Macro Monday Ep 92: Good news on the global growth and inflation front
There’s good news for the world economy, with the IMF forecasting solid growth for the world economy this year and next, and median inflation in the world’s leading economies declining in September. Meanwhile, says Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth & Investment International, lower oil prices are also providing some stimulus. Investec Focus Radio SA
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NOW Ep 112: IMF Special | Signals from Washington
In this special IMF edition of No Ordinary Wednesday, Cumesh Moodliar, CEO of Investec South Africa, and Ruth Leas, CEO of Investec UK, unpack the signals from this year’s meetings in Washington – from the “three Ts” shaping investor sentiment (Trump, technology and tariffs) to the cautious optimism surrounding South Africa’s reform momentum.
Podcast key moments:
00:00 – Introduction
01:20 – What themes dominated conversations at the 2025 Investec IMF Breakfast?
02:57 - What’s top of mind for global investors and banking leaders
06:31 - The IMF has raised its global growth projection to 3.2% for 2025, how does this shape the mood among international investors?
07:17 - Is there more confidence among investors in the UK or is caution still the prevailing mood?
08:17 – How seriously are investors taking IMF global debt warnings?
10:37 - What message did SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago deliver to the global financial community and how was it received?
13:10 - What was Investec’s message about South Africa to international financiers?
13:58 – Is investor sentiment on the UK is improving?
15:12 - What signals are you picking up about investment appetite in the UK and Europe?
15:57 - Is there evidence that SA’s reform narrative is gaining traction?
17:59 – Is the global economy on a more stable footing?
Read more on www.investec.com/now
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. Investec Focus Radio SA
Investec Focus Radio South Africa features conversations between leading minds from within Investec and other experts on economic, investment and business topics in addition to issues that go beyond wealth.
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