Friday, July 17, 2026
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Johan Marais

Ghost Stories #108: Due diligence decoded – inside the modern deal risk process

Due diligence is often described as "doing your own research" before an acquisition, but the reality is far more complex. In this episode of Ghost Stories, The Finance Ghost is joined by Althea Soobyah, Bongiwe Mbunge and Johan Marais from Forvis Mazars to unpack what a modern due diligence process really looks like. This episode offers valuable insights into what happens after the letter of intent is signed and the real work begins.

Ghost Stories #66: The exit edge – is private equity still outpacing IPOs?

The latest C-suite Barometer study by Forvis Mazars paints a positive picture for private equity and alternative investments, with 26% of global executives planning to use these channels to raise funds in the year ahead. But why is this the case? And will private equity continue to outpace IPOs as the exit mechanism for choice?
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