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Today in episode 5 of the Sanlam ESG Barometer podcast series, we dive deep into the critical issues shaping our understanding of sustainability to confront a pressing question, So, we won't reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 – what now? According to the United Nations, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an ambitious framework that includes 17 SDGs designed to addre...

PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer Adriaan Pask recaps 2024’s surprising market shifts and successful investment decisions, plus highlights what investors can expect in the last few weeks of the year.

Thank you for tuning into episode 4 of the Sanlam ESG Barometer podcast series where we will explore an increasingly important question, 'ESG Investing – Is it still a thing?' In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have been at the forefront of investment strategies, but as market dynamics shift, many are questioning their continued relevance and impact. To put this i...

Welcome back to the Sanlam ESG Barometer Series. Today, we're diving into a pivotal question: 'Who are the real ESG stakeholders—employees, investors, or customers?' This conversation is crucial as businesses navigate their ESG strategies and seek to understand who their true partners are in this journey. With stakeholder expectations evolving rapidly, it’s more important than ever to identify and...

Welcome to episode 2 where we continue our journey into the findings from the 2024 Sanlam ESG Barometer. In this episode we explore the question, 'What exactly is Accounting for Sustainability?' and delve deeper into why it is absolutely essential for businesses in the modern economy. If we are serious about creating a sustainable future, then we must get the numbers right and understand how finan...

Market participants often hold long-standing beliefs that, while deeply ingrained, are fundamentally flawed, and can significantly impact their investment strategies and decision-making. PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer Adriaan Pask examines a few prevalent misconceptions to uncover the truth, and help investors navigate the complex financial landscape.

Welcome to episode one of the Sanlam ESG Barometer Series, where we dive deep into the findings of the 2024 Sanlam ESG Barometer report. The 2024 Sanlam ESG Barometer reveals some interesting data on the performance of hard-to-abate sectors, both locally and globally, including shifts in investment strategies, regulatory pressures, and the challenges businesses face in aligning with environmental...

Evan Robins, fund manager at Old Mutual Investment Group illustrates how a number of trends have shaped the listed property sector in SA and what they mean for the future of the industry in this illuminating podcast.

Adriaan Pask, chief investment officer of PSG Wealth, offers an expert perspective on trends in the domestic unit trust market and their implications for the future of the industry.

Jason Swartz of the Old Mutual Investment Group provides a pulse check of the market and shares his views on whether the JSE's recent rally marks a shift in foreign investment sentiment. Amid fears of a US recession, Swartz also provides insights into how an actual recession could play out in the local markets, plus the impact the US election outcomes could have in shaping the global economy.

Karen Keylock, National Retail Services manager at Nedbank Commercial Banking, and Andrea Ellens, senior Business Development manager at Trade Intelligence, discuss what the future holds for fuel retailers in SA. With factors such as declining fuel demand and a struggling economy thwarting growth efforts, Keylock and Ellens examine ways for the fuel retail sector to remain profitable and resilient...

Amrith Singh, National Manager for Manufacturing at Nedbank Commercial Banking, delves into the latest trends and insights shaping South Africa's manufacturing sector.

Since SA's Government of National Unity came into effect the rand has retained its strength and major stocks on the JSE are making impressive gains. Is this early economic enthusiasm a temporary surge, reminiscent of “Ramaphoria”? Or is it indicative of lasting and meaningful change? Adriaan Pask, chief investment officer at PSG Wealth, shares his views in this informative podcast.

Analysing past events can provide helpful clues for investors on how to successfully navigate the unpredictable technology sector, says PSG Wealth’s Adriaan Pask.

Nirdev Desai, head of sales at PSG Wealth, explains the difference between saving and investing, and shares lessons to be learnt from successful savers, which can be replicated to help you achieve your financial goals.

The JSE has witnessed a significant decrease in listings in recent years, dropping to only 284 at the end of 2023. PSG Wealth’s Adriaan Pask explains what’s causing this trend and how it will affect investors.

Adriaan Pask, chief investment officer of PSG Wealth, provides an update on how the markets have fared so far in 2024, and what investors can expect from the rest of the year.

Adriaan Pask, chief investment officer of PSG Wealth, explains the investment strategy behind low-risk investment products and why they’re an important part of a holistic portfolio.

Elections and interest rate cuts are two of the key themes driving investment decisions in 2024, but what else should investors expect from a markets perspective? PSG Wealth's chief investment officer Adriaan Pask shares his views in this informative podcast.

Nirdev Desai, head of sales at PSG Wealth, discusses different factors that can shape your relationship with money, for better or worse. He also pinpoints the lessons to be learnt from the healthy financial behaviours of successful high-net-worth individuals, which can be replicated to help you achieve your financial goals.

We speak to Prashil Gareeb, VP of MNCS at Dimension Data and Adesh Baboolal, Acting Client Partner Director: Managed Services, NTT SA about their drive with Cisco to migrate two million users from on-premises to new cloud models by 2026.

Nirdev Desai, head of sales at PSG Wealth, on building and preserving intergenerational wealth

Welcome to Episode 4. Today we discuss the Enterprise & Supplier Development element of the BBBEE Codes Enterprise Development (ED) and Supplier Development (SD) is one of the three priority elements of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Scorecard. The aim is to strengthen local procurement, enhance local supplier development programmes and increase financial support towards black...

Welcome to Episode 3. Today we discuss how the BBBEE Codes serve one of the most vulnerable groups of our society, the youth. Quarterly data released by Statistics South Africa in May 2023 shows that the total number of unemployed youth stands at 4.9 million, which is 46.5% in comparison to the country’s overall official unemployment rate which stands at 32.9%. Delving deeper into the data, this s...

Welcome to Episode 2. Today we discuss the ownership element of the BBBEE Codes. Joining me in studio today to dig into the detail of these findings is: Ray-Ann Sedres, the Chief Transformation Officer, Sanlam Hale Matsipa, the CEO at Kleoss Capital, “a Black Owned and Managed, South African mid-capital private equity investment manager that targets medium-sized businesses across the landscape” Zo...