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Artificial intelligence has become one of the most powerful investment themes in global markets, driving strong equity returns and attracting significant investor attention. But as enthusiasm has grown, so too have questions about concentration risk, crowded trades and market fragility. In this episode of Inside the mind of a fund manager, host Anil Jugmohan, Senior Investment Analyst, speaks to M...

Markets have steadied as lower oil prices ease some inflation concerns, but geopolitical uncertainty remains elevated. In this episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, unpacks the latest developments in the Middle East, their impact on energy markets, and what they mean for investors. He also explores recent moves in global and local equity markets, South Africa’s eco...

In a market fixated on AI, it’s easy to overlook the infrastructure quietly powering the global economy. In this episode, Mansoor Narker speaks with Andrew Headley, Portfolio Manager of the Nedgroup Investments Global Equity Fund, about why rail networks, and specifically Canadian Pacific Kansas City, offer a compelling long-term opportunity. They explore how scale, network effects and regional tr...

In this episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, unpacks how easing geopolitical tensions, falling oil prices and major corporate developments are shaping the mid year market outlook. He explores the implications for global and South African markets amid shifting risk sentiment, evolving monetary policy and a backdrop of policy divergence across central banks. LinkedI...

In this episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, unpacks how the recent interest rate hike and easing oil prices are shaping the path of economic recovery amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. He explores the impact on global and South African markets, and what shifting inflation, currency and growth dynamics mean for investors navigating a fragile outlook. LinkedIn...

In this episode of the Market and Economic Wrap, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, explores continued market volatility as geopolitical tensions and energy supply disruption remain firmly in focus. The discussion covers the impact of elevated oil prices on inflation and interest-rate expectations, as well as recent moves across equities, bonds, and currencies. Against a...

In this episode of the Market and Economic Wrap, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, explores renewed market volatility as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensify. The discussion focuses on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under “Project Freedom”, the sharp response in oil prices, and the ripple effects across global equities, bonds, and currencies. The e...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a question of if it will shape our world, but how. In this episode of the Nedgroup Investments Insights podcast, David Levinson, Head of Responsible Investments, sits down with Nic Andrew, Managing Executive at Nedgroup Investments, to explore the future paths AI could take. Drawing on Nic's "Four futures for AI" framework, the conversation examines why AI is l...

In this episode, Mansoor Narker, Senior Investment Analyst, and Andrew Headley, Portfolio Manager of the Nedgroup Investments Global Equity Fund, explore why infrastructure remains a cornerstone of resilient long‑term investing. Against a backdrop of rapid technological change and short‑term market narratives, the discussion focuses on how real assets such as roads, airports and long‑term concessi...

In this episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, unpacks the sharp rebound in global markets as global tensions in the Middle East showed signs of easing. He explores how the shift from risk-off to risk-on sentiment impacted equities, commodities, and bonds globally and in South Africa, and why diversification and discipline remain essential in volatile markets. Linke...

In this episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Management, unpacks how rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran are driving market volatility, with oil prices, bonds, and currencies firmly in focus. He explores what recent moves across global and South African markets mean for investors, and why discipline and diversification remain critical during periods of uncertainty. LinkedIn · YouTu...

What does it really take to deliver strong returns without taking unnecessary risk? In this episode of Inside the mind of a fund manager, David Levinson, Head of Responsible Investment, is joined by Ian Anderson, Portfolio Manager of the Nedgroup Investments Property Fund, to explore how a differentiated, fundamentals driven approach has translated into smoother returns, resilient income growth an...

In this episode of the Market and Economic Wrap, Tumisho Grater, Multi-Manager Investment Analyst at Nedgroup Investments, unpacks a sharp U-turn in global markets following a sudden easing in geopolitical tensions. From the relief rally sparked by shifting rhetoric between the US and Iran, to dramatic moves in commodities, currencies and equities, the episode explores what’s driving recent volati...

In this episode, Mansoor Narker, Senior Investment Analyst, is joined by Andrew Headley, Portfolio Manager of the Nedgroup Investments Global Equity Fund, to unpack what markets have dubbed the “Saaspocalypse.” As investor enthusiasm around artificial intelligence has intensified, many software and data businesses have been sold off indiscriminately. But is all software equally vulnerable to disru...

In this week’s episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments provides an update on recent developments in the Middle East and the resulting disruptions to key transport and energy routes. He explains how these developments aligned with sharp movements in Brent crude oil prices, shifts in global inflation expectations, and volatility across emerging market currencies and glo...

In this week’s market update, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, unpacks the key drivers behind recent global market volatility. He explores how heightened uncertainty is influencing asset classes such as equities, commodities, currencies and bonds, and what this means for inflation and interest rate expectations. Trevor also shares practical insights for South African i...

In this episode, Denver Keswell, Senior Legal Advisor, unpacks the key takeouts from the 2026/27 National Budget Speech and what they mean for your investments, retirement planning, and long‑term financial strategy. National Treasury’s latest proposals include higher tax‑free investment limits, increased retirement contribution deductions, and more generous capital gains tax exclusions, all design...

In this week’s Market and Economic Wrap, Tumisho Grater, Multi-Manager Investment Analyst, explores the renewed uncertainty gripping global markets after President Trump proposed a flat 15% global tariff. The episode looks at how this shift is reshaping winners and losers across regions, why long‑standing US allies face the biggest squeeze, and what the mixed market reaction reveals about underlyi...

In this episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, breaks down President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address. He highlights the key themes shaping South Africa’s political and economic landscape, including the country’s cautiously improving economy, the Government of National Unity’s three strategic priorities, the urgent crackdown on organised crime, the...

This week’s Market & Economic Wrap covers the major political shifts, market movements and global economic signals shaping sentiment right now. From Eskom’s tariff updates and UK political pressure to currency moves, commodity trends and upcoming central bank decisions, Trevor Garvin unpacks what investors need to know in under 10 minutes. LinkedIn · YouTube

In this episode, Mansoor Narker, Senior Investment Analyst, sits down with Andrew Headley, Portfolio Manager of the Nedgroup Investments Global Equity Fund, for a candid discussion on quality investing and the discipline required to deliver real long-term returns. Together, they explore why a long term, inflation plus return lens is the right one despite recent style rotations, how quality is meas...

In our latest market and economic wrap, Tumisho Grater, Multi Management Investment Analyst, breaks down the forces driving sentiment both locally and abroad. Global markets are navigating a complex web of strong earnings momentum, elevated equity valuations, shifting currency dynamics, and renewed geopolitical uncertainty. With more than 90 S&P 500 companies’ due for reporting, including Apple, M...

In our first market and economic wrap for 2026, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Management at Nedgroup Investments, explores the global and local forces shaping markets. From escalating geopolitical tensions and record-breaking equity returns to South Africa’s rand strengthening to a three-year high, we unpack the trends driving investor sentiment. Discover how booming commodity prices, oversubscribe...

Join Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Management at Nedgroup Investments, as he reflects on a transformative year for South Africa and global markets in our final Market and Economic Wrap podcast for 2025. From political shifts under the Government of National Unity and Eskom’s turnaround to record-breaking equity returns and a historic credit rating upgrade, 2025 was a year of resilience. Trevor also...

In this 10-minute Insights podcast, Rob Johnson, Head of Investments at Nedgroup Investments, sits down with Nic Andrew, Managing Executive, to explore a powerful mindset shift: viewing spending as the other half of investing, an intentional choice that safeguards long-term goals rather than eroding them. Drawing inspiration from Morgan Housel’s The Art of Spending, Nic shares practical, values-dr...