C-SUITE

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Nedbank Group sees another hike in South African interest rates with Prime hitting a high of 11%

Nedbank Group sees another hike in South African interest rates with Prime hitting a high of 11% Nedbank reported a stellar set of full year results today for the year ended December 2022. The Group is backing its own business with plans for a R5bn share buyback scheme subject to regulatory approval. Nedbank Group Chief Financial Offer Mike Davis says the bank expects another 25 basis point rate hike in South African with prime peaking at 11% and that this together...

PSG Asset Management wins big at the Raging Bull awards – CIO Greg Hopkins joins us in the C-SUITE

PSG Asset Management wins big at the Raging Bull awards - CIO Greg Hopkins joins us in the C-SUITE PSG Asset Management won South African Manager of the Year award at the Raging Bull Awards for performance to the end of 2022. We spend some time talking to Greg Hopkins who as Chief Investment Officer leads the investment team and we get to grips with his current views of the investment landscape both local and global. Hopkins says that if you...

Understanding the Investment Case for Murray & Roberts after losing its Australian Businesses

Understanding the Investment Case for Murray & Roberts after losing its Australian Businesses Murray & Roberts was hard hit by the pandemic. Today the Group looks very different to its pre Covid structure. CEO Henry Laas takes time to explain the what, where and how of Murray and Roberts as it stands today. The investment case? Well Laas says for new investors the stock is trading at 2.20 /2.30 and the Net Asset Value is R5.00 a share. Notwithstanding that the group...

Harmony Gold holds back on dividend stating a capital intensive phase for the Gold Miner

Harmony Gold holds back on dividend stating a capital intensive phase for the Gold Miner Harmony Gold reported strong half year results recording double digit profits. CEO Peter Steenkamp stressed that the board decided not to declare a dividend as the group is heavily investing in its future and does not want to scramble for money down the line. Steenkamp stressed that ultimately Harmony is intent on being a dividend payer. Watch all our videos for In The C-Suite.

Aspen Pharmacare’s investment case is largely underpinned by the Group’s manufacturing facility

Aspen Pharmacare's investment case is largely underpinned by the Group's manufacturing facility Aspen Pharmacare's sterile manufacturing facility is expected to add R2bn from a contribution perspective in 2024 and R4bn in 2025 as the Group benefits from its significant manufacturing capacity. Aspen Pharmacare Group CEO Stephen Saad is in the C-SUITE and as upbeat as ever despite the tough operating environment that hit the group hard in it's first half results reported earlier today . Watch all our videos for In The...

The Investment case for Discovery with Chair of Discovery SA’s Executive Committee Hylton Kallner

The Investment case for Discovery with Chair of Discovery SA's Executive Committee Hylton Kallner The market responded well to Discovery Group's interim results with the share price holding onto early gains. Discovery Bank is on track to break even this year. Watch all our videos for In The C-Suite.

The Investment Case for Gold Fields Limited with Interim CEO Martin Preece

The Investment Case for Gold Fields Limited with Interim CEO Martin Preece 2022 was a bumpy year for Gold Fields Limited with the Yamana Transaction failing to come to fruition but Preece says there is still a strong investment case for the Gold Miner with a focus on maximising current assets and growing the portfolio of assets through bolt on acquisitions. Canada is the most attractive investment destination for the group. Watch all our videos for In The C-Suite.

The world’s largest primary producer of platinum Anglo American Platinum reports robust results

The world's largest primary producer of platinum Anglo American Platinum reports robust results Outgoing Anglo American Platinum CEO Natascha Viljoen says the Group enjoys optionality of growth across all their assets and that disciplined capital allocation in respect of that growth will yield rewards. Viljoen adds that it would be naive to think we don't have challenges in South Africa but her view is that we need to harness the collective wisdom of all stakeholders and held ourselves accountable as we address...

In the C Suite with Jonathan Bigham the CFO of Balwin Properties

In the C Suite with Jonathan Bigham the CFO of Balwin Properties Jonathan Bigham has been at Balwin Properties for almost five years. Nine months ago he took over as the Group's CFO from outgoing CFO Jonathan Weltman. In this interview Jonathan reflects on his time at the helm of the Balwin Properties financial team. As 2022 draws to a close with the group having recently posted pleasing interim results Jonathan is upbeat about the Property Group's fundamentals and says as a...

Mathew Whalley MD Balwin Energy on Balwin Properties commitment to driving a low carbon future.

Mathew Whalley MD Balwin Energy on Balwin Properties commitment to driving a low carbon future Balwin Properties is the world leader in the use of the EDGE certification tool developed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Mathew Whalley the Managing Director of Balwin Energy joins me in the C-SUITE to discuss the importance of being at the forefront of sustainable buildings and driving a low carbon future. Watch all episodes of the C-Suite.