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The Old Firm: Relentless Capitec; KPMG's reality check; Bell Pott and a Bitcoin warning

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Your invitation to eavesdrop on my weekly chat with the vastly experienced David Shapiro, whose unrivalled market insights opens a window behind the latest headlines. This podcast focuses on the rise and rise of Capitec; Bell Pottinger's demise; a reality check for KPMG and the SA Institute of Chartered Accountants after Forensics For Justice confirms the #GuptaLeaks emails are authentic; a 90 year old warning about the Bitcoin Bubble; and how Sanlam is leaving its rivals in the dust. All this with a dollop of fun, too. - Alec Hogg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Sep 2017 4AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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