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The Monocle Banking Podcast
The Monocle Banking Podcast, in partnership with esteemed financial journalist, Michael Avery, will explore the world of banking - beyond the vaults and virtual wallets. This weekly series will play host to some of the top minds in the banking industry from around the world.
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Ep 79: Model Risk in the Age of AI - Jos Gheerardyn
As the need for robust model risk management (MRM) grows alongside the increasing integration of AI in financial services, Michael Avery was joined by Jos…
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Ep 78: Venturing Beyond the Numbers: SA’s Startup and VC Outlook - Stephan J. Lamprecht
To unpack the true state of South Africa’s venture capital and startup ecosystem, Michael Avery sat down with Stephan J. Lamprecht, founder of VS Nova and lead…
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Ep 77: Energy, Ethics & Economic Transformation - Thandi Orleyn
In this episode of The Monocle Banking Podcast, Michael Avery welcomed Advocate Thandi Orleyn as she reflects on 14 years of leadership at BP South Africa. She…
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Ep 76: Beyond Transactions: How Collaboration Powers SA’s Smart Trade - Cornelius Coetzee
Following the release of Verto’s new white paper on the state of imports and exports in South Africa, Michael Avery sat down with Cornelius Coetzee, Country…
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Ep 75: What Does a Just Transition Really Take? - Peter Venn
South Africa’s Just Energy Transition promises inclusive growth, green jobs, and climate resilience. This week, Michael Avery sat down with Peter Venn, CEO of…
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Ep 74: SME Lending Through FNB’s Lens: Unlocking Potential - Andiswa Bata
Despite bold promises from both government and business, most South African SMEs still struggle to access the funding they need to grow, hire and contribute…
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Ep 73: Franchising as a Catalyst for Economic Empowerment - Ayabulela Njingolo
For a wide-ranging and optimistic view of how franchising can truly become a lever for economic inclusion and innovation in South Africa, Michael Avery was…
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Ep 72: Powering the Transition: Capital, Trust, and the Grid - Rentia van Tonder
In this episode of the Monocle Banking Podcast, Michael Avery was joined by Rentia van Tonder, Head of Power at Standard Bank CIB, to unpack the real story…
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Ep 71: Redefining Insurance Through Technology – Christelle Colman and Ron Richman
The future of insurance may lie in the integration of technology and human understanding. This week, Michael Avery sat down with Christelle Colman, CEO of Ami…
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Ep 70: Reforming for Results: What’s Next for Operation Vulindlela? – Rudi Dicks
To delve into the progress and future plans of Operation Vulindlela - a presidential initiative to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms and…
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Ep 69: Intelligent Inclusion: AI’s Role in the Future of African Banking - Tumi Nomlomo
To shed light on the power of inclusive technology, Michael Avery sat down with Tumi Nomlomo, Senior Manager of Customer Advisory at SAS. They discussed SAS's…
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Ep 68: Redefining Isotope Enrichment and South Africa’s Energy Potential - Paul Mann
Can South Africa play a pivotal role in delivering affordable sustainable energy to developing nations? Michael Avery dives into this topic with Paul Mann, CEO…
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Ep 67: Banking on Stability: A Year of Deposit Protection in SA - Sabihah Mohamed
After a year of operations in South Africa, Michael Avery was re-joined by Sabihah Mohamed, CEO of The Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI), for an…
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Ep 66: Building on Enablement: Huge Group's Digital Journey – James Herbst
This week, Michael Avery was joined by CEO of Huge Group, James Herbst. They delved into the strategic evolution of Huge Group, a South African investment firm…
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Ep 65: From Risk to Reward: How Insurance is Reshaping M&A - Nirav Modi
In today’s complex dealmaking landscape, transactional risk insurance is emerging as a strategic advantage rather than just a safety net. In this episode…
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Ep 64: Solid Growth Amidst Uncertainty: SA Banks' Key Takeaways for FY24 - Rivaan Roopnarain & Francois Prinsloo
Despite a challenging economic backdrop in South Africa, the country's major banks again displayed impressive resilience in FY2024. This week, Michael Avery…
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Ep 63: The Ethos of Unlocking Value: SA’s Private Equity Landscape - Anthonie de Beer
Having navigated the global financial crises, political challenges in South Africa, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Anthonie de Beer, CEO of Ethos…
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Ep 62: CFO Health Check: Is Your Company Closer to Failure than You Think? - Siviwe Dongwana, Bongani Nkasana & Fikile Mhlontlo
This week, Michael Avery was joined by business restructuring experts Siviwe Dongwana, Managing Director, and Bongani Nkasana, Executive Director at Adamantem…
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Ep 61: Has Fintech Lost Its Shine? - Auguste Claude-Nguetsop
To dive into the current state of global fintech market, Michael Avery was joined by Auguste Claude-Nguetsop, Partner at KPMG, to explore insights from the…
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Ep 60: Local Government Is Everyone’s Business: The Power of Collaboration - Musa Jack
As many municipalities across the country struggle to deliver basic services, Michael Avery sat down with Musa Jack, Programme Manager for Anglo American’s…
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Ep 59: Tapping into South Africa's Digital Payment Transformation - Katlego Maphai
Although cash remains king in South Africa, digital payments are rapidly gaining traction. In this episode, Michael Avery sat down with Katlego Maphai, the…
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Ep 58: What Does the Data Say? South Africa's Future After a Postponed Budget – Daan Steenkamp
Following the postponement of South Africa's budget speech, Michael Avery spoke with Daan Steenkamp, CEO of Codera Analytics, about the country's economic…
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Ep 57: Trumponomics 2.0: The Impact on South Africa’s Trade Relations - Donald MacKay & Anneke Jansen van Vuuren
Following President Trump's return to the White House, and his renewed emphasis on an 'America First' agenda, Michael Avery was joined by industry experts from…
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Ep 56: From Automation to Innovation: The AI Revolution in Banking - Eshmael Mpabanga
AI has transformed from a simple automation tool into a powerful catalyst for innovation in the banking sector. This week, Michael Avery was joined by Eshmael…
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Ep 55: Democratising Payments in South Africa – ASAPP - Lincoln Mali
To the benefit of all South Africans, our payment landscape is set for a major transformation in the next 5 years. Michael Avery discussed these impending…
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Ep 54: African Dealmaking: 25 Years of Insights - Funso Akere
To provide insights from a quarter-century of navigating the complexities of African dealmaking, Michael Avery sat down with Funso Akere, Head of M&A Advisory…
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Ep 53: A Renewed Outlook: SA's Energy Landscape - Rentia van Tonder
To understand the complexities of South Africa's energy transition, moving away from coal dependence towards a more sustainable future, Michael Avery sat down…
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Ep 52: Insuring Africa’s Future: Climate, Technology, and the Road Ahead - Andrew Warren
To conclude the year, our final episode for 2024 explored the dynamic landscape of Africa's insurance industry. Michael Avery was joined by Andrew Warren…
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Ep 51: Operation Phumelela: A Collaborative Effort to Drive SA's Financial Success - Leila Fourie & Stuart Theobald
For decades, South Africa hasn't been able to fully leverage our sophisticated financial sector to facilitate capital flows into the country. Fortunately, new…
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Ep 50: The "Jungle Gym" of Banking: Insights from RMB's CEO – Emrie Brown
Join us as we celebrate our 50th episode of The Monocle Banking Podcast with a special guest, Emrie Brown, CEO of RMB. In this conversation with host Michael…
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Ep 49: COP29: A Climate Conundrum - David Buckham
As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, David Buckham, CEO of Monocle, sat down with Michael Avery to discuss COP29 and the…
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Ep 48: COP29 and The Future of Fossil Fuels - A Critical Analysis - Andrew Gilder
With the world's eyes on COP29, Michael Avery sat down with Andrew Gilder, Director of Climate Legal, to unpack the intricacies of the ongoing climate summit…
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Ep 47: How Capitec is Redefining Business Banking - Karl Kumbier
To understand how Capitec is reshaping the financial landscape for South African entrepreneurs, Michael Avery sat down with Karl Kumbier, Executive of Business…
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Ep 46: AI in Africa: The Opportunities, the Risks and the Necessity to Adapt - Dr. Mark Nasila
AI adoption in Africa is crucial, and with it comes the importance of establishing a unique African AI identity. Dr. Mark Nasila, Chief Data and Analytics…
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Ep 45: Boland Visionaries: The Capitec Advantage - TJ Strydom
To shed light on the entrepreneurial opportunities that emerge from the shadows of industry giants, Michael Avery was joined by TJ Strydom, author of Capitec…
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Ep 44: Building a Stronger Foundation for SA’s Infrastructure Development - Prudence Mogolola & Ashley Daswa
To explore the future of infrastructure investment in South Africa, Michael Avery sat down with two industry leaders: Prudence Mogolola, Investment Officer at…
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Ep 43: The Digital Shift: Technology’s Impact on Banking - Mark Beringer
Having recently expanded Monocle Tech, Mark Beringer, our Head of Technology at Monocle, sat down with Michael Avery to discuss this exciting new venture. Mark…
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Ep 42: The Doctors of Business: The Vital Role of Business Rescue in SA - Dr Eric Levenstein
Michael Avery sat down with Dr Eric Levenstein, Director and Head of the Insolvency, Business Rescue & Restructuring Department at Werksmans Attorneys, where…
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Ep 41: The Road to Bankable Infrastructure Projects - Asanda Tsotsi
Head of Project & Export Finance at Standard Bank CIB, Asanda Tsotsi, joined Michael Avery this week to explore the critical challenges and opportunities in…
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Ep 40: Orthogonal Thinking and the Search for Meaning - David Buckham
In this thought-provoking episode, Michael Avery welcomes Monocle CEO David Buckham to discuss his soon-to-be-released book, Orthogonal Thinking. David takes…
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Ep 39: Payments as a Pathway to Financial Inclusion in SA – Tim Masela
Following the recent release of the South African Reserve Bank’s Payment Study Report, Tim Masela, Head of the National Payment System at the SARB, joined…
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Ep 38: How to Unlock the Immense Potential of Africa - Dr. Amit Kapoor & Tiekie Barnard
What can other global success stories tell us about how Africa could unlock it's potential? Join Michael Avery for an insightful exploration of the 2023 Africa…
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Ep 37: A Brighter Outlook for M&A in South Africa - Ruven Naidoo & Marc Ackermann
Mergers and Acquisitions in South Africa are experiencing positive momentum, fuelled by a newfound optimism within the country. To unpack this, Michael Avery…
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Ep 36: Modernising Legacy IT in Banking - Sergio Barbosa
In this episode, Michael Avery sat down with Sergio Barbosa, Co-founder of Global Kinetic and CEO of FutureBank. Together, they explored the challenges posed…
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Ep 35: Where Should You Invest in Africa? - Samantha Singh-Jami
In this episode, Michael Avery sat down with Samantha Singh-Jami, Africa Strategist at RMB, to unpack their industry-renowned annual report, Where to Invest in…
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Ep 34: The Intersection of AI and Banking: A Value-Driven Approach - Joshua Kaiser & Goh Hirose
This week, Michael Avery sat down with two industry innovators: Joshua Kaiser, CEO of Tovie AI, and Goh Hirose, Head of Digital Acceleration at BNP Paribas…
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Ep 33: Insuring a Digital-First Offering – Christo Davel
To unravel the intricacies of building a digitally transformed insurance offering, Michael Avery sat down with Christo Davel, Head of Client Enablement at…
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Ep 32: Overcoming Challenges in a Polycrisis - Dr Michael Power
In this episode, Michael Avery is joined by Dr Michael Power, former Global Strategist at Ninety One, where they discuss the complex web of challenges facing…
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Ep 31: Navigating Off the Grey List: The FIC's Strategy for SA's Future - Christopher Malan
South Africa's fight to exit the FATF grey list continues. In this episode, Michael Avery sat down with Christopher Malan, Executive Manager of Compliance &…
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Ep 30: What Does the Future Hold for Operation Vulindlela – Rudi Dicks
Operation Vulindlela has been one of the shining lights in South Africa’s reform goals and a crucial part of why we have gone 100 days without loadshedding. To…
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Ep 29: SA's GNU: An Opportunity for Reform or a Guise for More of the Same? - Claude de Baissac
Claude de Baissac, Founder and CEO at Eunomix, has consistently raised the red flag on South Africa’s economic and political standing. To understand whether he…
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Ep 28: Innovation in Banking: There’s No Tyme Like the Present - Coen Jonker
There are very few people in business who have been able to use innovation as a strategic tool to the extent of TymeBank’s Co-Founder and CEO, Coen Jonker…
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Ep 27: South Africa’s Fighting Chance: What We Have to Do to Get it Right - Ann Bernstein
The recent South African election results took many pundits by surprise. To help talk us through the implications, opportunities, and threats of these results…
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Ep 26: South Africa's Economic Reboot: Can Data Catalyse New Growth? - Dr. Daan Steenkamp
Economist and CEO of Codera Analytics, Dr. Daan Steenkamp, joins Michael Avery for a deep dive into South Africa's pressing fiscal challenges. Their discussion…
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Ep 25: The Taxing World of Sustainability - Duane Newman
Even with how important sustainability is, its financial implications are still dauntingly complex to understand. To help unpack this evolving topic, Michael…
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Ep 24: Banking on a Sustainable Future - Annabel Bishop
How should banks be thinking about climate change? That’s what Michael Avery wanted to find out when he sat down with Investec’s Chief Economist, Annabel…
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Ep 23: The Potential of AI in Banking - Christoph Nieuwoudt
There are few individuals as qualified as Christoph Nieuwoudt, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at FNB, to discuss the AI and data revolution in banking. In a…
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Ep 22: What Happens to Your Money if Your Bank Fails? - Sabihah Mohamed
On the 1st of April, the SARB launched a crucial initiative to safeguard the deposits of everyday South Africans called the Corporation of Deposit Insurance…
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Ep 21: The Geopolitics of Energy - Daniel Yergin
Pulitzer Prize winner and author of the global bestseller ‘The New Map’, Daniel Yergin joins Michael Avery on the podcast this week to discuss some of the most…
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Ep 20: You are Your Data - Paul Morley
Paul Morley may not have meant to build his career in data and technology, but after 14 years of leading Nedbank's Group Data Services, he is glad that he did…