This week, we reflect on interest rate decisions from the US FED and the SARB. Both central banks provided some interesting insights into their outlook, thought processes and potential future rates decisions.

You get a rate cut, you get a rate cut, everybody gets a rate cut! YouTube · TikTok

We look into the re-emergence of online bots and update our wall of preferred picks with some local and international companies that all have something in common. We also provide a little colour as to the reasons why some of this week's picks are of interest to us. YouTube · TikTok

We dive into the key considerations investors should think about when looking to identify quality businesses. We highlight some important metrics that can be used to measure the strength of a company's performance, as well as some leadership considerations to take into account.

We are joined by Keith McLachlan, CEO at Element Investment Managers. YouTube · TikTok

This week, we look back on developments in the Anglo stable, both on the platinum as well as on the gold side. We also analyze the recent interest shown in SA bonds and what this could potentially mean for the global investment landscape. YouTube · TikTok

We add some new local counters to our wall of preferred picks and chat about why they have peaked our interest at the moment.

Petri Redelinghuys, Founder at Herenya Capital weighs in here. YouTube · TikTok

We dig into the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation Summit (FOCAC) that took place in Beijing and what it means for the African continent. We also unpack some of the conditions that typically come with foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments and how Africa can negotiate these better.

We are joined in studio by Petri Redelinghuys, Founder at Herenya Capital. YouTube · TikTok

This week we look ahead to the NFP report in the US. We also discuss the increased volatility that started off the first trading week of September and what some of the moves could potentially be signaling from an investor point of view.

Dany Mawas, CEO at Finalto South Africa and Ruan Landsberg, Market Analyst at Finalto join the conversation. YouTube · TikTok

We continue sharing our thoughts on the changes coming into effect under the two-pot retirement amendments by looking at the tax implications of withdrawals. And we make some recommended adjustments to our wall of preferred picks. YouTube · TikTok

This week we reflect on the month of August and some of the major developments that would have affected markets. We also look at some of the surprise moves from local and international markets.

We are joined in studio for this segment by Dany Mawas, CEO of Finalto South Africa. YouTube · TikTok

We share our thoughts on the decision to withdraw funds from the new savings pot from 1 September as well as other changes coming into effect under the two-pot retirement amendments.

And we add 3 new stocks to our wall of preferred picks. YouTube · TikTok