In this episode of “No Free Lunch, host Greg Stewart engages with Garth Klintworth, the Chief Representative Officer for ABSA’s New York office, to explore the dynamics of African capital markets. 

Garth, an economist with extensive experience in global markets, shares insights on the transition from Johannesburg to New York, highlighting the surprising momentum and scale of the U.S. economy. 

We discuss the critical role of Africa in global trade, emphasising the continent’s rich endowment of critical minerals essential for the fourth industrial revolution. Garth Highlights the need for Africa to harness its potential by improving policy harmonisation, collateral management, and local currency markets to attract investment.