Ghost Stories #99: Unleashing independent retail - the foundation of SPAR's turnaround
Reeza Isaacs is the newly appointed CEO of SPAR. As hot seats go, this one is warmer than a freshly-baked bread at your local store. With plenty of experience in difficult retail settings, Isaacs is e...
31 Mar 29min
Ghost Stories #98: Fixed income investing - how to move beyond cash in a balanced portfolio
In this episode of Ghost Stories, we get stuck into the world of fixed income - a space that retail investors often overlook in favour of equities. Yusuf Wadee of Satrix concurs with The Finance Ghost...
24 Mar 34min
Ghost Stories #97: From mechanical work to judgement in portfolio management - reallocating human effort with AI
At Forvis Mazars in South Africa, the team is actively working on AI-driven solutions for clients. Shane Cooper (Head of Digital Advisory) is spearheading this effort, with one of the applications of ...
23 Mar 28min
Ghost Stories #96: Public and private markets - ETFs help bridge the gap
Private markets are playing a growing role in global investing. Private equity, private credit, infrastructure and private property investments are a significant part of economic activity. And with mo...
11 Mar 24min
Ghost Stories #95: Reeling in returns: Sea Harvest's best-ever performance
The ocean is a mystical place that has captured our imagination as a species for as long as anyone can remember. And although there are many fish in the sea, unlocking that resource in a sustainable a...
6 Mar 49min
Ghost Stories #94: Shoprite's secret sauce: value retail culture meets omnichannel
Get ready for a masterclass in retail from Pieter Engelbrecht, CEO of South Africa's largest employer. If you're ready to learn about the secrets to Shoprite's success, you're in the right place. It s...
5 Mar 38min
Ghost Stories #93: Budget Speech 2026 - a pivot to stability
South Africa’s 2026 Budget Speech announced a mix of bold, interesting and ultimately positive changes - especially for small businesses and South African investors. With pro-business policies that si...
1 Mar 25min
Ghost Stories #92: Balancing global portfolios with Europe and Japan ETFs
The team at Satrix has clearly been busy. They've launched two brand new ETFs to help South Africans tweak their exposure to offshore markets. If you're ready to learn more about Europe and Japan, the...
10 Feb 35min
