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Ghost Stories

The Finance Ghost
South Africa
Etfs
Satrix
Emerging Markets
Investment Strategies
Investec
JSE
Investing
Structured Products
Economic Growth
Cloud Computing
Diversification
Stadio Holdings
DIY Investing
Tax-Free Savings Account
Load Shedding
Cybersecurity
Data Management
Exchange Traded Funds
Renewable Energy

Ghost Stories is a long-form podcast that gives me the opportunity to have deeper conversations with founders, executives and market participants who have a great story to tell.

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In this episode of the Ghost Stories podcast, The Finance Ghost sits down with Reza Fakie, portfolio co-manager of the Old Mutual Investment Group Global Managed Alpha Fund.

The fund has delivered consistent outperformance against its benchmark sinc... more

Due diligence is often described as "doing your own research" before an acquisition, but the reality is far more complex. In this episode of Ghost Stories, The Finance Ghost is joined by Althea Soobyah, Bongiwe Mbunge and Johan Marais from Forvis Maz... more

Volatility feels like risk. The daily noise, the red screens, the uncomfortable drawdowns - these are the stress points for investors. This is what might keep you out of the market altogether.

But what if the real risk was avoiding the markets over ... more

The Finance Ghost sits down with Tokollo Tau from Nedbank CIB to unpack how South Africa’s energy landscape is evolving beyond the dark days of load shedding. What once felt like a permanent crisis has receded into the background, but the real story ... more

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Recent Guests

Reza Fakie
Portfolio Co-Manager, Old Mutual Investment Group
Old Mutual Investment Group
Episode: Ghost Stories #109: The quant behind the alpha - inside Old Mutual Investment Group's Global Managed Alpha Fund
Johan Marais
Finance due diligence expert from Forvis Mazars
Forvis Mazars
Episode: Ghost Stories #108: Due diligence decoded - inside the modern deal risk process
Althea Soobyah
Tax due diligence specialist from Forvis Mazars
Forvis Mazars
Episode: Ghost Stories #108: Due diligence decoded - inside the modern deal risk process
Bongiwe Mbunge
HR and ESG due diligence specialist from Forvis Mazars
Forvis Mazars
Episode: Ghost Stories #108: Due diligence decoded - inside the modern deal risk process
Tokollo Tau
Principal in the Power and Renewables Finance team, Nedbank CIB
Nedbank CIB
Episode: Ghost Stories #106: Load shedding to load sharing - South Africa’s energy market evolves
Werner Kapp
CEO of Altron
Altron
Episode: Ghost Stories #105: Altron – a multi-platform, multi-decade moat
Brian McMillan
Investec Structured Products executive
Investec
Episode: Ghost Stories #104: Take a byte of growth - Investec Nasdaq 100 Geared Growth
Maahir Jakoet
Lead manager of the Old Mutual Global Islamic Equity Fund
Old Mutual Investment Group
Episode: Ghost Stories #103: How Shari'ah-compliant investing can outperform (with Maahir Jakoet)
Wynand Beukes
Group Deputy CEO
WeBuyCars
Episode: Ghost Stories #101: Under the hood - the data edge at WeBuyCars

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Apple Podcasts
#24
South Africa/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#63
South Africa/Business
Apple Podcasts
#145
Ireland/Business/Investing

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Ghost Stories #108: Due diligence decoded - inside the modern deal risk process
Q: What role does ESG play in due diligence?
ESG considerations affect not only risk profiling but also potential post‑transaction costs and the resilience of the business, shaping recommendations to buyers.
Ghost Stories #108: Due diligence decoded - inside the modern deal risk process
Q: How does tax due diligence influence deal structure?
Tax diligence can reveal liabilities or opportunities that may shift whether a buyer prefers asset or share acquisitions, adjust price, or add tax‑related warranties and indemnities.
Ghost Stories #108: Due diligence decoded - inside the modern deal risk process
Q: When is due diligence generally triggered in a deal?
It typically begins after a non‑binding offer or LOI is in place, once more detailed information is shared and a buyer seeks to confirm assumptions and uncover risks.
Ghost Stories #106: Load shedding to load sharing - South Africa’s energy market evolves
Q: What does a tradable electricity market look like in practice?
In a tradable market, customers can choose among multiple generators rather than being limited to a single distributor like Eskom or a municipality, allowing buyers to select sources that best fit cost, reliability, and load profiles.
Ghost Stories #106: Load shedding to load sharing - South Africa’s energy market evolves
Q: What is power wheeling and how does it relate to aggregation?
Wheeling is the ability to move electricity across the grid from where it is generated to where it is consumed, using the transmission network. Aggregation is a commercial model where an intermediary buys power from multiple generators and sells it to multiple customers in a structured way, with wheeling enabling the transport and aggregation providing the organized market for buyers.

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What is Ghost Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show concentrates on high-level business and investment strategy with a South Africa tilt, frequently featuring executives, financiers, and market insiders who offer practical insight into portfolios, capital allocation, and growth strategies. Across recent episodes, topics span ETFs and fixed-income investing, private markets, AI-enabled data solutions for portfolio management, and corporate strategies from sectors like retail, mining, and telecommunications. The format often combines technical depth with real-world business imperatives—risk management, pricing, liquidity, and governance—aimed at investors and executives seeking actionable takeaways. A standout angle is the strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making, private-marke... more

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Recent guests on Ghost Stories include:

1. Reza Fakie
2. Johan Marais
3. Althea Soobyah
4. Bongiwe Mbunge
5. Tokollo Tau
6. Werner Kapp
7. Brian McMillan
8. Maahir Jakoet

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