Money, Markets and Masterminds

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The podcast where we unravel the intricacies of investment, explore the ever-changing market, and tap into the wisdom of the masterminds who shape them both.

  1. FEB 11

    How this DFM engineers portfolios when markets lose their nerve

    When markets panic, most investors react. Discretionary fund managers are meant to do the opposite. In this episode of Money, Markets, and Masterminds, Philip Bradford, chief investment officer at PortfolioMetrix Asset Management, explains how his team constructs portfolios built to withstand volatility rather than chase trends. From managing concentration risk in the ‘Magnificent Seven’ to distinguishing disciplined rebalancing from tactical market timing, Bradford outlines what DFMs are actually paid to get right over a full market cycle.

    20 min

  2. JAN 29

    Why top DFMs would rather miss rallies than lose clients

    In this episode of Money, Markets, and Masterminds, Analytics Multi-Manager CIO Daniel Schoeman argues that the real test of a fund manager comes during periods of stress and underperformance, when philosophy, process and decision-making discipline are exposed. He explains why diversified portfolios are intentionally designed to avoid extreme drawdowns, even if that means lagging peers in strong markets, and why consistency matters more than topping performance tables over a single year. Listen for Schoeman’s views on why underperformance can be a signal rather than a red flag, how DFMs think about drawdowns and diversification, and why portfolios should be designed for client behaviour as much as for markets.

    18 min

  3. JAN 27

    Inside the regulator’s AI rulebook: FSCA lifts the lid on finance’s next frontier

    This episode of Money, Markets, and Masterminds marks the launch of an exclusive monthly Citywire South Africa series with the financial regulator, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how regulation is evolving as technology reshapes the industry. Editor Ruan Jooste is joined by Nolwazi Hlophe, senior fintech specialist at the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and co-author of the joint FSCA–Prudential Authority report on artificial intelligence in the local financial sector. Drawing on the first comprehensive, data-driven study of AI adoption across banking, insurance, asset management, pensions and fintech, the discussion separates hype from reality. The conversation explores where AI is already delivering tangible benefits, where adoption remains cautious, and how issues such as bias, explainability, accountability and systemic risk are shaping regulatory thinking. It also examines why AI governance is no longer a technical issue, but a board-level responsibility, with human oversight remaining non-negotiable. This Citywire South Africa exclusive sets the tone for a monthly series designed to unpack the rules, the red tape and the regulatory judgement calls shaping the future of South Africa’s financial system.

    20 min

  4. 12/01/2025

    Morningstar warns: Preparation, not prediction, will shape 2026

    What does it really take to navigate 2026 without falling into the prediction traps that derail so many investors? In this final Mind Over Markets with Morningstar episode on Money, Markets, and Masterminds, Citywire South Africa sits down with Dan Kemp, Chief Research and Investment Officer at Morningstar to unpack the firm’s flagship Morningstar 2026 Global Outlook. From the dangers of overconfidence and the behavioural pitfalls triggered by uncertainty, to the rise of AI-driven concentration, shifting currency valuations and where genuine value is emerging across South Africa, the UK and China, this conversation cuts through the noise and focuses on what matters most: preparation. If you want a clear, grounded framework for the year ahead – one that helps you keep clients invested, disciplined and resilient – you will not want to miss this episode.

    24 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    The new power map investors cannot ignore

    In this episode of Money, Markets and Masterminds, we sit down with Adrian Saville, Gibs professor and investment strategist, for the latest instalment of our underlying Long Game series. He argues that we have entered an age of fracture, where political upheaval, shifting economic gravity, military realignment and rising cultural influence are reshaping the global landscape all at once. From China’s new leadership and the eastward drift of economic power to the scramble for rare resources, the sidelining of climate risks and the coming leap in quantum computing, Adrian maps out the forces that will define the world investors must navigate next. He also explains why forecasting is a fool’s errand, and why the smartest investors focus instead on the constants that never change. If you want to understand the world your portfolios are about to inherit, this conversation is essential.

    21 min

  6. 11/06/2025

    Boxing clever in a resilient global economy

    In this episode of Money, Markets, and Masterminds, Citadel chief economist Maarten Ackerman joins editor Ruan Jooste to unpack what has been a volatile yet unexpectedly resilient year for global markets. From the US dodging recession fears and Europe’s fiscal rearmament to China’s structural slowdown and South Africa’s quiet progress beneath the noise, Ackerman breaks down the global economic crosscurrents shaping investment strategies into 2026.

    21 min

  7. 10/31/2025

    Morningstar expands South African fund coverage

    Morningstar has taken a major step in deepening its local presence, expanding its Manager Research coverage to include South African-domiciled funds for the first time. In this episode of Money, Markets, and Masterminds – part of the monthly Mind over Markets with Morningstar series – Citywire South Africa speaks to Michael Dodd, senior fund analyst at Morningstar South Africa, about how the new analyst-driven ratings bring global standards to local strategies. We unpack what the medalist rating system means for advisers and investors, how South African managers measure up against global peers, and why independent research is key in a market where performance has been driven by a handful of stocks. Listen now to hear how data-driven insights are reshaping fund selection and what’s next for Morningstar’s research footprint in South Africa.

    18 min

  8. 10/23/2025

    Why gold’s real value is in our heads

    In this Money, Markets, and Masterminds episode, investment strategist and Gibs professor Adrian Saville joins Citywire South Africa editor Ruan Jooste to explore the psychology behind gold. They break down the myth, math, and mania behind gold’s allure - and what its rise says about our collective faith in money, systems, and sanity.

    20 min
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