It's a pivot, it's a new challenge - Russell Lamberti on his appointment as Sakeliga chief economist

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One of South Africa's top economists Russell Lamberti forms part of the BizNews Power Hour in this intriguing discussion with Alec Hogg. Lamberti, founder and strategist at ETM Macro Advisors has been involved in the econometrics space for a number of years, guiding a number of institutional and professional investors on the broader economic backdrop. He joins activist group Sakeliga as chief economist in September, pivoting from a more quantitative intensive background. Lamberti expresses his excitement for his new role, stating that he desperately wants to make a difference to a deteriorating South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Jul 2021 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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