Jonathan Oppenheimer Insights
Policymakers shouldn’t let inflation blind them to the problem of underinvestment
Policymakers shouldn’t let inflation blind them to the problem of underinvestment We need more ‘engaged capital’, argues South African social
The Investment Imperative
The Investment Imperative Inflation has risen sharply around the world. It recently reached a forty-year high in the US, bringing
Jonathan Oppenheimer’s legacy to his late Jennifer – incentivising scientists to tackle African challenges
In this thoughtful and moving interview, the scion of South Africa’s storied Oppenheimers uncovers a bit about his late wife
Lessons for our economic recovery
Covid-19 has created two parallel crises: one in public health, one in the global economy. Vaccines look likely to provide
Business Investment, The Recovery, And Goals-Based Regulation
The economies that will recover fastest will be those that are best able to re-establish and sustain strong demand and
Quantitative Easing, Hyperactive Finance, And The Incentive To Invest
Quantitative easing (QE) may have unintended consequences that are potentially damaging for productive investment and the long-term health of our
The case for ‘engaged’ capital
Policymakers and financial investors need to work together to encourage engaged capital and investment in productive assets, argues Jonathan Oppenheimer
The Case For Engaged Capital (Summary)
In the early part of 2020, the international monetary system is under stress. Persistent low interest rates threaten macroeconomic and
The Case for Engaged Capital (Full Report)
The Case for Engaged Capital (Full Report) In the early part of 2020, the international monetary system is under stress.
Community Insights
NICKY AND JONATHAN OPPENHEIMER STAND ALONGSIDE SOUTH AFRICANS IN THE BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19, WITH R1 BILLION TO SMME EMPLOYEES
We are deeply concerned about the unfolding global health crisis. As proud South Africans, we welcome our government’s robust and timely efforts to stem the tide. Success in the face of such adversity will require all of us, working together,
NICKY AND JONATHAN OPPENHEIMER ESTABLISH THE SOUTH AFRICAN FUTURE TRUST
As announced in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation last week, we have pledged R1bn to extend a financial lifeline to employees of South African Small, Medium, and Micro-sized Enterprises (“SMMEs”). Our aim is to mitigate the immediate economic
NO ONE IS SAFE UNTIL EVERYONE IS SAFE: A Study of Migrant Experiences With COVID-19 in South Africa 
The impact of COVID-19 in South Africa, by existing data, has been the most severe on the African continent. South Africa, which accounted for 38.1% of total COVID-19 infections in Africa as of March 2022, is home to approximately 2.9
Protecting Africa’s climate change ambitions at COP26
It is time for the African continent to initiate a climate expert meeting explicitly focused on Africa’s needs, relevant to global concerns Climate change is a long-term shift in temperatures and weather patterns. While some changes are natural, such as