Finance Minister at Davos: SA open for business
21 January 2025
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana shares South Africa's sales pitch at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
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The Davos Debrief
On-the-ground insights from the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
WATCH: With the 2025 WEF annual meeting concluded, Investec CEO Cumesh Moodliar in conversation with JSE CEO Leila Fourie, Head of Investment Banking Nick Riley and Dhiren Mansingh, Head of Business Transactional Banking at Investec discuss key themes and what it means for the world and South Africa.
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NOW Ep91: Davos Debrief part 3 | WEF 2025: What next?
Will the world continue down the path of fragmentation, or will it unite to tackle the pressing challenges that threaten our collective future? In the last episode of our Davos special edition, CEOs of Investec SA and UK, Cumesh Moodliar and Ruth Leas, share with us their key learnings from the event and how these discussions are influencing the future of business and governance.
NOW Ep90: Davos Debrief part 2: Trade and investment in a multi-bilateral world
In the second episode of our Davos special edition, Investec guests Nick Riley, head of Investment Banking, and Dhiren Mansingh, head of Business Transactional Banking, discuss a significant shift in global trade from multi-lateralism to multi-bilateralism.
NOW Ep89: Davos Debrief part 1: Showcasing South Africa's investment potential
In this episode, Investec CEO Cumesh Moodliar engages in a thought-provoking conversation with host Jeremy Maggs, exploring his hopes and expectations for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
Watch video: Investec CEO on SA infrastructure investment
Infrastructure investments will be key to driving economic growth in South Africa and the rest of the continent. This is the view of Investec CEO Cumesh Moodliar who spoke to Newzroom Afrika's business editor Xolani Mbanjwa on the sideline of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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Fifi Peters talks to Dhiren Mansingh, Head of Business Transactional Banking at Investec about South Africa's narrative at Davos.
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'South Africa flying its flag at WEF 2025' - Investec CEO after hearing Ramaphosa's address. The Money Show talks to Investec SA CEO Cumesh Moodliar after President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a special address at the World Economic Forum. Read transcript.
The Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland gathers global leaders from various sectors, including government officials, business executives, and civil society representatives, to discuss pressing global issues. This year's theme, "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age'," emphasises the necessity of forging partnerships across sectors to harness the potential of emerging technologies and innovative solutions. In an era defined by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital connectivity, collaboration is essential to navigate the complexities of our interconnected world.
The discussions at Davos will explore how diverse stakeholders can work together to leverage these tools for sustainable development, economic resilience, and social progress.
As Investec executives engage with thought leaders and innovators at the forefront of these discussions, we are committed to providing you with on-the-ground insights that highlight the importance of collaboration and resilience in these uncertain times. Stay tuned for updates that will shed light on the key takeaways and emerging trends from this influential gathering.
When is the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting?
20-24 January 2025
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Insights from the 2024 WEF Annual Meeting
Insights from the 2023 WEF Annual Meeting
Davos Debrief ep3: SA works to woo investors
As the annual World Economic Forum meetings come to an end, for the South African delegation it was clear that in order to get investors, the country needs to get back on a growth path. Ruth Leas, CEO of Investec Bank UK, shared our key takeaways from the event with Business Maverick’s Tim Cohen.
Davos Debrief ep2: Rebalancing globalisation
Opportunities abound for emerging markets as developed market companies and countries reassess supply chains in a bid to become more resilient. Speaking at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Investec SA CEO Richard Wainwright says South Africa needs to grab this opportunity with both hands as this global rebalancing is a once-off event.
Davos Debrief ep1: Polycrisis or polytransformation?
Move over “stakeholder capitalism”. “Polycrisis” is the new buzzword at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, as global risks converge: from economic contraction and rising inflation to supply chain pressures and the Ukraine war. Tim Cohen, Editor of Business Maverick, speaks to Richard Wainwright, CEO of Investec Bank South Africa, and Ruth Leas, CEO of Investec Bank UK, on how world leaders are finding common ground on these critical challenges.
WEF 2023: Investec’s Wainwright: We need a firm action plan to deal with energy crisis
CNBC Africa's Fifi Peters caught up with Investec CEO, Richard Wainwright to discuss on-going political tensions between Ukraine and Russia and the risks this may pose as a big player in South Africa's finance and banking sector.
Deal with SA's problems and the money will come
Investec Bank CEO Richard Wainwright gives an update on South Africa's reception from the meeting in Switzerland
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