[Full Show] US Election Results, eVisas and Understanding your Credit Score

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Market Matters
This week, we look ahead to South African companies publishing earnings, we touch on Chinese and US CPI data and reflect on the US election that took place last week. We also keep updated on the Boxer listing and what it could mean for PnP.

Deep Dive
We dive into the world of visas. We explore the need for visas, the practicalities of them and some of the benefits of having visas in place. We also look at what an ideal visa regime could look like for South Africa, taking into account the emergence of digital nomads and other trends.

Investor Insights
We share some insights around understanding credit scores in South Africa and what information could be helpful in that regard. We also look at the need for maintaining a good credit profile. And, of course, we update our wall of preferred picks.
Chapters
  • 00:25 Market Matters: Election Results
  • 16:28 Deep Dive: eVisas
  • 25:40 Investor Insights: Credit Scores
12 Nov 2024 English South Africa Investing · Business News

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