Katya Stead

Spent time this morning at @Monocle_Sol with David Buckham, author of the fabulous new book Why Banks Fail... which has already got me trying to cancel meetings just so I can keep reading...

Carbon credits' supply is set, but what about demand? "We have secured interest from a number of large organisations and are in talks with a number of African exchanges," says @JSE_Group CEO Leila Fourie at this morning's carbon market launch #ClimateFinance @TheAfricaReport

BREAKING NEWS: Kenya plans similar market to SA's new carbon market @JSE_Group "We look forward to collaborating with the JSE," said CEO of the Nairobi Securities Exchange Geoffrey Odundo, who said Kenya plans a similar carbon market launch soon @TheAfricaReport #esg

JSE Ventures' new carbon market launches this morning "effectively puts a price on pollution" according to @JSE_Group CEO Leila Fourie. @TheAfricaReport reports live. #ClimateFinance #ESG

Back on Africa Business Radio with @TopeSamuel1 this morning to talk franchising trends, talking @franchisingSA & how franchising is doing well in Africa 🌍🌍 @AfricaBizRadio #franchise #franchising #FinancialMarkets #africabusinessradio

At the convention centre this morning for an exciting new Income Protector product from @LibertyGroupSA. This one is really going to change things.. #workswhenUcant

As a journalist in SA, I commend the bravery of any SABC testimonies at the Zondo enquiry. And I'm reminded chillingly of an enquiry in a certain European country decades ago in which it was said: 'I was just following orders' #StateCaptureEnquiry #PressFreedom #Zondocommission

We tell women to #claimyourpoWer but so many #WomensMonth events end up with being lectured on being 'better' by 'successful' women. At @LibertyGroupSA this morning, there were equals talking around the table. Debates, tissues, real stories from real people 👏👏 @persfinza

At the incomparably beautiful Munro Boutique Hotel for this year's @LibertyGroupSA Women's Month breakfast... In Joburg first for the first time ever! #claimyourpoWer @covertony @COVERchat

My contribution to #AprilFools jokes: after 4 days being wined & dined in Mauritius by Continental Re, I still fit into the dress I was going to wear to Sars' press conference.. Yeah right. This is all your fault @CRePanAfrica. @BSarabetty @covertony @LiabilityGuy

Thank you @CRePanAfrica and Commercial Risk Africa... I am humbled and honoured to be announced winner in my category: Best Re/Insurance online article in Africa @ComRiskOnline @COVERchat @covertony

Continental Re coming to Mauritius.. Dr Femy Oyetunji promises Continental Re "has taken a decision to be present in Mauritius in a big way" at today's 6th Continental Re CEO Summit @COVERchat @covertony @CRePanAfrica #CEOSummit2019 #sustainableinsurance teapawt.net/katyalebeque/status/11… – at Republic of Mauritius

reporting on the Nersa briefing for London today... it seems we're finally about to get started #NERSA #Eskom @NERSA_ZA

At the @alexforbes annual client year-end, listening to the one & only Jeremy Gardner of @Investec on weird & wonderful current macroeconomic themes @AlexForbes_Inv @investecam_sa – at Sandton, South Africa

Sombre & good trading for any journo: themediaonline.co.za/2018/10… – at Sandton, South Africa

unlike the rand and rating agencies, I liked the mini budget. dysfunctional relationships and personalities can only begin healing after enabling behaviour and delusion end..why should an economy be any different? check out my blog post on the matter - goo.gl/c3YcX2 !