Herman van Papendorp from Momentum Investments maps out the smartest places to put your money in 2026.

Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth and Investments unpacks a resilient local banking sector – solid updates, steady performance and the question on everyone’s mind: Is there still value to be found? Herman van Papendorp from Momentum Investments Group maps out the smartest places to put your money in 2026. Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex, explains how to move funds offshore without paying excessive fees.

Ayesha Hatea from TransUnion notes that South Africans ‘want affordable, feature-packed cars, and that is becoming the new normal’, with Gen Z and Millennials ‘much more eager to enter the market’.

Jimmy Moyaha questions if Spar has beaten – or merely met – its modest expectations; Pnet’s Paul Byrne tracks a long-awaited rebound in tech jobs; and Ayesha Hatea from TransUnion breaks down the 11-year high in SA’s automotive market.

‘People are looking more at what happens to their identity and purpose when they retire’ – Craig Lawrence of BDO Wealth Advisors.

Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth on Netflix’s $72 billion move for Warner Bros, Stor-Age’s book build priced above NAV, and Moody’s decision to hold SA’s rating steady. Craig Lawrence from BDO Wealth Advisers weighs in on why so many South Africans remain underprepared for retirement. Phryne Williams, Capital Assignments CEO, highlights the three big challenges facing South African asset managers today.

Wesley Diphoko from Fast Company SA explores whether Africa risks becoming an AI user rather than an AI builder.

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak on Vodacom lifting its Safaricom stake and a strong year for telcos, with Cell C’s debut drawing a +15% Allan Gray stake – is there still value heading into 2026? Wesley Diphoko from Fast Company SA explores whether Africa risks becoming an AI user rather than an AI builder. And Simon’s take: if ever there was proof the stock market isn’t the economy, 2025 delivered it.

But, stresses prominent SA economist Dr Roelof Botha, ‘We need to create jobs at any cost’.

Pooja Tanna from Perpetua Investment Managers on the expected rate decision from next week's FOMC decision, and Trump says he’s decided on the next Fed Chair. JD Van Wyk from Stonehage Fleming Investment Management SA on the local “Terrific 10” and opportunity on the JSE for 2026? Dr Roelof Botha on the Afrimat Construction Index, Q3 GDP saw some improvement in fixed capital formation spend, are we seeing it here?