Investec Focus Radio SA

While peace talks between the US and Iran have helped bring down oil prices and, with them, inflation expectations, Chris Holdsworth, Chief Investment Strategist, at Investec Wealth & Investment International says markets are reading Fed chief Kevin Warsh's commitment to price stability as a sign that a US rate hike is on the way. Investec Focus Radio SA

Is higher education keeping up with AI? For decades, the university degree has been treated as a reliable bridge between learning and work. AI is testing that bargain.

As technology changes what employers need, higher education faces a sharper test - not whether it can produce graduates, but whether it can prepare people to think, adapt and contribute to an economy being reshaped in real time.

In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, our host Jeremy Maggs, Jerome September, Dean of Student Affairs at Wits University and Lesley-Anne Gatter, Global Head of People & Organisation, examine what future readiness means for universities, employers and South Africa’s growth prospects.

Listen to the full conversation to find out more.

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Markets welcomed reports of a US-Iran peace deal, with equity markets up and oil prices down sharply from recent highs. This could be good news for the global inflation outlook, though risks remain. Investec Focus Radio SA

Professional athletes can earn life-changing money before the age of 30.

So why do so many still struggle financially after retirement?

In this episode of Everything Counts: Sport's Edition, Motheo Khoaripe quizzes former Springbok and Investec head of Sports, Schalk Brits, financial adviser Vumi Dludlu, and Wealth Manager Moses Bokaba on the financial realities athletes face behind the scenes.

From sudden wealth and career-ending injuries to family pressure, lifestyle inflation and planning for life after sport, the conversation explores the money challenges that don't make the headlines.

Whether you're a professional athlete, entrepreneur or simply trying to make smarter financial decisions, the lessons in this discussion apply far beyond sport.

In this episode:

✔ Why earning more doesn't automatically create wealth

✔ The biggest financial mistakes athletes make

✔ How to prepare for retirement while still competing

✔ Managing pressure from family, friends and lifestyle expectations

✔ Building a trusted team of financial experts

✔ Turning short-term income into long-term wealth

00:12 Introduction

01:50 Why athletes need to prepare financially for retirement

04:10 The role of financial advisers in an athlete's career

07:00 The psychology of money management in professional sport

09:30 Building the right financial team

11:12 Managing wealth during a limited earning window

15:00 Making your money work harder through investing

16:24 Why financial literacy matters in sport

18:07 Discipline in sport versus discipline with money

19:31 Avoiding common financial mistakes

23:00 Managing social and lifestyle spending pressures

25:07 The impact of financial stress on performance

26:58 Estate planning and family financial conversations

28:22 Managing local and international income streams

30:25 Long-term financial planning for athletes

32:20 Conclusion Investec Focus Radio SA

Professional athletes can earn life-changing money before the age of 30.

So why do so many still struggle financially after retirement?

In this episode of Everything Counts: Sport's Edition, Motheo Khoaripe quizzes former Springbok and Investec head of Sports, Schalk Brits, financial adviser Vumi Dludlu, and Wealth Manager Moses Bokaba on the financial realities athletes face behind the scenes.

From sudden wealth and career-ending injuries to family pressure, lifestyle inflation and planning for life after sport, the conversation explores the money challenges that don't make the headlines.

Whether you're a professional athlete, entrepreneur or simply trying to make smarter financial decisions, the lessons in this discussion apply far beyond sport.

In this episode:

✔ Why earning more doesn't automatically create wealth

✔ The biggest financial mistakes athletes make

✔ How to prepare for retirement while still competing

✔ Managing pressure from family, friends and lifestyle expectations

✔ Building a trusted team of financial experts

✔ Turning short-term income into long-term wealth

00:12 Introduction

01:50 Why athletes need to prepare financially for retirement

04:10 The role of financial advisers in an athlete's career

07:00 The psychology of money management in professional sport

09:30 Building the right financial team

11:12 Managing wealth during a limited earning window

15:00 Making your money work harder through investing

16:24 Why financial literacy matters in sport

18:07 Discipline in sport versus discipline with money

19:31 Avoiding common financial mistakes

23:00 Managing social and lifestyle spending pressures

25:07 The impact of financial stress on performance

26:58 Estate planning and family financial conversations

28:22 Managing local and international income streams

30:25 Long-term financial planning for athletes

32:20 Conclusion Investec Focus Radio SA