The Business Show: Stephen Cranston’s The Mavericks - How three firms dominated SA finance

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Journalist and author Stephen Cranston unpacks his book The Mavericks, revealing how Allan Gray, Coronation, and Investec’s NinetyOne reshaped South Africa’s financial services industry. From Coronation’s explosive breakout to Allan Gray’s long-term genius and NinetyOne’s global ambitions, Cranston explores the partnerships, culture shifts, and bold moves that defined an era, and why the next wave may come from nimble niche players
8 Sep 2025 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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