Smart Money – Duncan Wattam unpacks how Standard Bank is simplifying investing for South Africans

In this Smart Money with Alishia Seckam interview, Duncan Wattam discusses the future of investing in South Africa.

Wattam is the Head of Investments at Standard Bank Group and a veteran of the finance industry with over two decades of experience.

Duncan has extensive experience within the Standard Bank Group, spanning a period of over 20 years. He has held numerous senior leadership positions across Standard Bank International, Corporate Investment Banking and Insurance & Asset Management.  Duncan is a Chartered Accountant who holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance from the University of Stellenbosch, as well as Post-graduate Honours in Finance and Accounting from the University of Natal and has an AMP from Harvard Business School.

The interview

In this Smart Money interview, Wattam discusses the strategic role of Standard Bank Investments within the group and the key priorities shaping its agenda over the next three to five years.

Wattam outlines how Standard Bank caters to a broad range of clients, from first-time investors to high-net-worth individuals, and explains the growing importance of investment platforms in South Africa.

He also unpacks how Standard Bank is simplifying the investment journey and improving accessibility for its clients.

Wattam concludes the interview by sharing his outlook for the next five years within the South African investment ecosystem.

Watch the interview with Duncan Wattam below.