The Monocle Banking Podcast

Ep 109: Unpacking the Results: What’s Driving SA Banks Forward - Costa Natsas

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa’s banks are delivering strong financial results - but the real story lies in what sits beneath the numbers. Michael Avery was joined by...

Ep 108: From Payments to Participation - Hema Morar

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After unpacking payments modernisation over the past two episodes - from infrastructure to fintech innovation - this conversation turns to the real te...

Ep 107: Real-Time Payments and the Merchant Opportunity - Rachel Cowan

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Following last week’s conversation on the infrastructure behind South Africa’s payments modernisation, this episode shifts to the merchant frontli...

Ep 106: Rewiring South Africa’s Payments System - Marin Cundall

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Through the Payments Ecosystem Modernisation Programme (PEM), South Africa is moving away from legacy infrastructure toward faster, more open payment ...

Ep 105: The Regulatory Complexity of Bank M&A - Deborah Carmichael

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Banking regulation today extends far beyond capital adequacy - fundamentally changing how shareholders, boards, and acquirers must approach transactio...

Ep 104: When Electricity Reform Becomes Economic Reform - Peter Attard Montalto & Cathy Oxby

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Michael Avery set out to understand why electricity reform is becoming far more than an energy story - and what it means for investment, ma...

Ep 103: Copper Markets and Africa’s Strategic Position - Thobela Bixa

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded during the African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Michael Avery spoke with Thobela Bixa, Senior Research Analyst at Nedbank CIB, about copper’...

Ep 102: Innovation Inside Banking’s Regulatory Framework - Lerato Lamola

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To understand why regulation should be seen as an enabler rather than a barrier to innovation, Michael Avery met with Lerato Lamola, Partner at Webber...

Ep 101: How Tech Is Rewiring Insurance in Africa - Andrew Warren

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To explore how embedded insurance is reshaping the industry across South Africa and Africa, Michael Avery was joined by Deloitte Africa’s Insurance ...

Ep 100: Risk, Regulation & Reinvention: The Monocle Story - David Buckham

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bringing it full circle from the very first episode, Michael Avery met with Monocle CEO David Buckham. David unpacked the moments that shaped Monocle:...

Ep 99: How Risk Is Driving Mining’s Strategic Shift - Craig Brewer

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gold prices are hitting record highs - not just because of market cycles, but because global trust is shifting. Michael Avery sat down with Craig Brew...

Ep 98: Offshore Oil and the Future of SA’s Energy Mix - Niall Kramer

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Michael Avery was joined by Niall Kramer, the newly appointed national spokesperson for the Offshore Petroleum Association of South Africa ...

Ep 97: Leadership Imperatives for Turbulent Times - David Bach

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Professor David Bach of IMD Business School sat down with Michael Avery to take a compelling look at the leadership capabilities CEOs...

Ep 96: Beyond the Branch: How Tech Is Reshaping Banking - Mutsa Chironga

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To unpack the fast-shifting world of retail banking in South Africa, Michael Avery sat down with Mutsa Chironga, Managing Executive, Personal Banking ...

Ep 95: Breaking the Spell: Questioning the Narratives That Shape Our World - David Buckham

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following the release of The Spell, David Buckham joined Michael Avery to unpack the book’s key themes. Drawing on examples like Saudi Arabia’s Pr...

Ep 94: Measuring Progress: How African Markets Are Maturing - Jeff Gable & Precious Dube

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael Avery spoke with Jeff Gable, Chief Economist at Absa, and Precious Dube, Macroeconomist for Broader Africa at RMB, about the ...

Ep 93: From Insight to Impact: Data as a Strategic Force in Banking - Prashant Rijhumal

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To understand what it really takes to make data a strategic asset, Michael Avery was joined by Prashant Rijhumal, Chief Data & Analytics Officer a...

Ep 92: Funding the Transition: Building South Africa’s Green Pipeline - Nunu Ngoasheng

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael Avery is joined by Nunu Ngoasheng, Lead of South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET) Funding Platform, to discuss how her...

Ep 91: From Risk to Resilience: African Banks and the Climate Imperative - Yaseen Lockhat

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Africa is warming faster than the rest of the world, making climate risk not only a major financial challenge but also a growing opportunity for the c...

Ep 90: The Power of a Fresh Start - Lino Ferreira

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Michael Avery sat down with Lino Ferreira, who reflects on the lessons learned after selling their family business, The Frui...

Ep 89: The Buy Now Pay Later Blueprint: Data, Credit, and Inclusion - Mark McChlery

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Since its launch in 2019, PayJustNow has processed over R11 billion in transactions, opening access to credit for millions of previously unbanked cons...

Ep 88: Breaking Down Barriers to Digital Payments - Ontiretse Modise

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the fintech hype, cash still accounts for 56% of transactions in South Africa. Michael Avery sat down with Ontiretse Modise, Standard Bank CIB...

Ep 87: Deal-Making vs. Fundraising: The Paradox of Private Equity in SA - Graham Stokoe

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To unpack what’s really happening behind the numbers in South Africa’s private equity industry, Michael Avery sat down with Graham Stokoe, EY Afri...

Ep 86: Inside the Sanlam-Assupol Integration: Driving Value and Inclusion - Bongani Madikiza

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One year after Sanlam’s landmark acquisition of Assupol, the group is entering a decisive phase of integration with big implications for South Afric...

Ep 85: Beyond Party Lines: Rebuilding South Africa - Moeletsi Mbeki

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can South Africa move beyond entrenched party politics to build institutions capable of real transformation? To unpack this, Michael Avery was joined ...

Ep 84: Beyond the Models: Reinsurance and the Future of Risk - Jane March

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the rising pressures of emerging risk, systemic risk and climate risk, Michael Avery was joined by Jane March, CEO of Guy Carpenter South Africa....

Ep 83: South Africa's Reform Promises vs. Progress - Busisiwe Mavuso

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa’s reform agenda is full of promises - but is it moving fast enough? Michael Avery sat down with Business Leadership SA CEO, Busisiwe Ma...

Ep 82: Weaving Ahead in SA’s Evolving FinTech Landscape - Sean Wibberley

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To unpack how Weaver Fintech’s PayJustNow and PayStretch are scaling faster than peers while keeping default rates below global norms, Michael Avery...

Ep 81: Stablecoins, Blockchain, and the Bank Dilemma - Rob Downes & Brenton Naicker

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Africa leapfrogging banks entirely? Are stablecoins the new reserve currency? And can banks innovate fast enough to avoid becoming irrelevant? To u...

Ep 80: Banking’s Next Chapter: Super Apps and Strategic Shifts - Byron Jackson-Miller

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will traditional banks remain dominant, or will they become the back-end infrastructure for a fintech-driven future? Michael Avery was joined by Byron...

Ep 79: Model Risk in the Age of AI - Jos Gheerardyn

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the need for robust model risk management (MRM) grows alongside the increasing integration of AI in financial services, Michael Avery was joined by...

Ep 78: Venturing Beyond the Numbers: SA’s Startup and VC Outlook - Stephan J. Lamprecht

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 No...

Ep 77: Energy, Ethics & Economic Transformation - Thandi Orleyn

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Af...

Ep 76: Beyond Transactions: How Collaboration Powers SA’s Smart Trade - Cornelius Coetzee

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Ep 75: What Does a Just Transition Really Take? - Peter Venn

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa’s Just Energy Transition promises inclusive growth, green jobs, and climate resilience. This week, Michael Avery sat down with Peter Ve...

Ep 74: SME Lending Through FNB’s Lens: Unlocking Potential - Andiswa Bata

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite bold promises from both government and business, most South African SMEs still struggle to access the funding they need to grow, hire and cont...

Ep 73: Franchising as a Catalyst for Economic Empowerment - Ayabulela Njingolo

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For a wide-ranging and optimistic view of how franchising can truly become a lever for economic inclusion and innovation in South Africa, Michael Aver...

Ep 72: Powering the Transition: Capital, Trust, and the Grid - Rentia van Tonder

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 71: Redefining Insurance Through Technology – Christelle Colman and Ron Richman

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The future of insurance may lie in the integration of technology and human understanding. This week, Michael Avery sat down with Christelle Colman, CE...

Ep 70: Reforming for Results: What’s Next for Operation Vulindlela? – Rudi Dicks

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To delve into the progress and future plans of Operation Vulindlela - a presidential initiative to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms...

Ep 69: Intelligent Inclusion: AI’s Role in the Future of African Banking - Tumi Nomlomo

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To shed light on the power of inclusive technology, Michael Avery sat down with Tumi Nomlomo, Senior Manager of Customer Advisory at SAS. They discuss...

Ep 68: Redefining Isotope Enrichment and South Africa’s Energy Potential - Paul Mann

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can South Africa play a pivotal role in delivering affordable sustainable energy to developing nations?  Michael Avery dives into this topic with Pau...

Ep 67: Banking on Stability: A Year of Deposit Protection in SA - Sabihah Mohamed

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Ep 66: Building on Enablement: Huge Group's Digital Journey – James Herbst

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 inve...

Ep 65: From Risk to Reward: How Insurance is Reshaping M&A - Nirav Modi

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s complex dealmaking landscape, transactional risk insurance is emerging as a strategic advantage rather than just a safety net. In this ep...

Ep 64: Solid Growth Amidst Uncertainty: SA Banks' Key Takeaways for FY24 - Rivaan Roopnarain & Francois Prinsloo

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite a challenging economic backdrop in South Africa, the country's major banks again displayed impressive resilience in FY2024. This week, Michael...

Ep 63: The Ethos of Unlocking Value: SA’s Private Equity Landscape - Anthonie de Beer

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Having navigated the global financial crises, political challenges in South Africa, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Anthonie de Beer, CEO of...

Ep 62: CFO Health Check: Is Your Company Closer to Failure than You Think? - Siviwe Dongwana, Bongani Nkasana & Fikile Mhlontlo

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Michael Avery was joined by business restructuring experts Siviwe Dongwana, Managing Director, and Bongani Nkasana, Executive Director at A...

Ep 61: Has Fintech Lost Its Shine? - Auguste Claude-Nguetsop

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To dive into the current state of global fintech market, Michael Avery was joined by Auguste Claude-Nguetsop, Partner at KPMG, to explore insights fro...

Ep 60: Local Government Is Everyone’s Business: The Power of Collaboration - Musa Jack

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As many municipalities across the country struggle to deliver basic services, Michael Avery sat down with Musa Jack, Programme Manager for Anglo Ameri...

Ep 59: Tapping into South Africa's Digital Payment Transformation - Katlego Maphai

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Although cash remains king in South Africa, digital payments are rapidly gaining traction. In this episode, Michael Avery sat down with Katlego Maphai...

Ep 58: What Does the Data Say? South Africa's Future After a Postponed Budget – Daan Steenkamp

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following the postponement of South Africa's budget speech, Michael Avery spoke with Daan Steenkamp, CEO of Codera Analytics, about the country's econ...

Ep 57: Trumponomics 2.0: The Impact on South Africa’s Trade Relations - Donald MacKay & Anneke Jansen van Vuuren

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following President Trump's return to the White House, and his renewed emphasis on an 'America First' agenda, Michael Avery was joined by industry exp...

Ep 56: From Automation to Innovation: The AI Revolution in Banking - Eshmael Mpabanga

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 55: Democratising Payments in South Africa – ASAPP - Lincoln Mali

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 impen...

Ep 54: African Dealmaking: 25 Years of Insights - Funso Akere

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To provide insights from a quarter-century of navigating the complexities of African dealmaking, Michael Avery sat down with Funso Akere, Head of M&am...

Ep 53: A Renewed Outlook: SA's Energy Landscape - Rentia van Tonder

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To understand the complexities of South Africa's energy transition, moving away from coal dependence towards a more sustainable future, Michael Avery ...

Ep 52: Insuring Africa’s Future: Climate, Technology, and the Road Ahead - Andrew Warren

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To conclude the year, our final episode for 2024 explored the dynamic landscape of Africa's insurance industry. Michael Avery was joined by Andrew War...

Ep 51: Operation Phumelela: A Collaborative Effort to Drive SA's Financial Success - Leila Fourie & Stuart Theobald

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, South Africa hasn't been able to fully leverage our sophisticated financial sector to facilitate capital flows into the country. Fortunat...

Ep 50: The "Jungle Gym" of Banking: Insights from RMB's CEO – Emrie Brown

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 49: COP29: A Climate Conundrum - David Buckham

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 48: COP29 and The Future of Fossil Fuels - A Critical Analysis - Andrew Gilder

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 47: How Capitec is Redefining Business Banking - Karl Kumbier

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To understand how Capitec is reshaping the financial landscape for South African entrepreneurs, Michael Avery sat down with Karl Kumbier, Executive of...

Ep 46: AI in Africa: The Opportunities, the Risks and the Necessity to Adapt - Dr. Mark Nasila

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Analy...

Ep 45: Boland Visionaries: The Capitec Advantage - TJ Strydom

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To shed light on the entrepreneurial opportunities that emerge from the shadows of industry giants, Michael Avery was joined by TJ Strydom, author of ...

Ep 44: Building a Stronger Foundation for SA’s Infrastructure Development - Prudence Mogolola & Ashley Daswa

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To explore the future of infrastructure investment in South Africa, Michael Avery sat down with two industry leaders: Prudence Mogolola, Investment Of...

Ep 43: The Digital Shift: Technology’s Impact on Banking - Mark Beringer

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having recently expanded Monocle Tech, Mark Beringer, our Head of Technology at Monocle, sat down with Michael Avery to discuss this exciting new vent...

Ep 42: The Doctors of Business: The Vital Role of Business Rescue in SA - Dr Eric Levenstein

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Avery sat down with Dr Eric Levenstein, Director and Head of the Insolvency, Business Rescue & Restructuring Department at Werksmans Attor...

Ep 41: The Road to Bankable Infrastructure Projects - Asanda Tsotsi

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Head of Project & Export Finance at Standard Bank CIB, Asanda Tsotsi, joined Michael Avery this week to explore the critical challenges and opport...

Ep 40: Orthogonal Thinking and the Search for Meaning - David Buckham

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this thought-provoking episode, Michael Avery welcomes Monocle CEO David Buckham to discuss his soon-to-be-released book, Orthogonal Thinking. Davi...

Ep 39: Payments as a Pathway to Financial Inclusion in SA – Tim Masela

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Ep 38: How to Unlock the Immense Potential of Africa - Dr. Amit Kapoor & Tiekie Barnard

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 20...

Ep 37: A Brighter Outlook for M&A in South Africa - Ruven Naidoo & Marc Ackermann

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mergers and Acquisitions in South Africa are experiencing positive momentum, fuelled by a newfound optimism within the country. To unpack this, Michae...

Ep 36: Modernising Legacy IT in Banking - Sergio Barbosa

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael Avery sat down with Sergio Barbosa, Co-founder of Global Kinetic and CEO of FutureBank. Together, they explored the challenge...

Ep 35: Where Should You Invest in Africa? - Samantha Singh-Jami

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael Avery sat down with Samantha Singh-Jami, Africa Strategist at RMB, to unpack their industry-renowned annual report, Where to ...

Ep 34: The Intersection of AI and Banking: A Value-Driven Approach - Joshua Kaiser & Goh Hirose

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Pa...

Ep 33: Insuring a Digital-First Offering – Christo Davel

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To unravel the intricacies of building a digitally transformed insurance offering, Michael Avery sat down with Christo Davel, Head of Client Enablemen...

Ep 32: Overcoming Challenges in a Polycrisis - Dr Michael Power

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 31: Navigating Off the Grey List: The FIC's Strategy for SA's Future - Christopher Malan

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa's fight to exit the FATF grey list continues. In this episode, Michael Avery sat down with Christopher Malan, Executive Manager of Compli...

Ep 30: What Does the Future Hold for Operation Vulindlela – Rudi Dicks

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 loads...

Ep 29: SA's GNU: An Opportunity for Reform or a Guise for More of the Same? - Claude de Baissac

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Claude de Baissac, Founder and CEO at Eunomix, has consistently raised the red flag on South Africa’s economic and political standing. To understand...

Ep 28: Innovation in Banking: There’s No Tyme Like the Present - Coen Jonker

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep 27: South Africa’s Fighting Chance: What We Have to Do to Get it Right - Ann Bernstein

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The recent South African election results took many pundits by surprise. To help talk us through the implications, opportunities, and threats of these...

Ep 26: South Africa's Economic Reboot: Can Data Catalyse New Growth? - Dr. Daan Steenkamp

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Economist and CEO of Codera Analytics, Dr. Daan Steenkamp, joins Michael Avery for a deep dive into South Africa's pressing fiscal challenges. Their d...

Ep 25: The Taxing World of Sustainability - Duane Newman

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Even with how important sustainability is, its financial implications are still dauntingly complex to understand. To help unpack this evolving topic, ...

Ep 24: Banking on a Sustainable Future - Annabel Bishop

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Ep 23: The Potential of AI in Banking - Christoph Nieuwoudt

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are few individuals as qualified as Christoph Nieuwoudt, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at FNB, to discuss the AI and data revolution in ban...

Ep 22: What Happens to Your Money if Your Bank Fails? - Sabihah Mohamed

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the 1st of April, the SARB launched a crucial initiative to safeguard the deposits of everyday South Africans called the Corporation of Deposit Ins...

Ep 21: The Geopolitics of Energy - Daniel Yergin

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pulitzer Prize winner and author of the global bestseller ‘The New Map’, Daniel Yergin joins Michael Avery on the podcast this week to discuss som...

Ep 20: You are Your Data - Paul Morley

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 tha...

Ep 19: A Formula for Success, in Banking and in Life

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With only a few days under the belt in her new role as CEO of the FirstRand Group, it was a privilege to be joined by Mary Vilakazi on the Monocle Ban...

Ep 18: SA Banks: Delivering in a Difficult Market

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The South African Banking industry is diligently producing strong financial results in the face of challenging macro-economic headwinds. To unpack how...

Ep 17: Banking on Turbulence: Key Industry Trends for Bankers

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From navigating the impact of politics on regulations, to strategies for dealing with interest rate fluctuations, Michael Avery sits down with Pierre ...

Ep 16: One Year After SVB: Why We Should Expect More Bank Failures this Year

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the 11th of March 2024, marks the end of the Fed’s ‘Bank Term Funding Programme’ – an initiative set up to support the US banking indus...

Ep 15: South Africa: A Country in Need of Change

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Jardine, ex-Chairperson for FirstRand and leader of newly formed political party Change Starts Now sat down with Michael Avery to share his visi...

Ep 14: An Economists Perspective: How to un-F**k a Country

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Roy Havemann, our latest guest on the Monocle Banking Podcast, brings a unique perspective on the South African economy in his conversation with Mi...

Ep 13: Latent Potential: South Africa's Economy and Asset Management Landscape

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the leadership vacuum in the global political economy to the changing socio-economic conditions around the world, in this episode, Michael Avery ...

Ep 12: The Role of Banks in Supporting SMEs

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Much of the growth potential in South Africa sits with our ability to enable growth in small to medium size businesses. Michael Avery hosts Gordon Lit...

Ep 11: Ahead of the Banking Curve: Advice from a Seasoned Campaigner

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SARS, the UK’s first internet bank, SAA and Old Mutual. It’s not often one would bundle these companies together, yet these are just a few of the ...

Ep 10: Digital Cash is King – the Future of Payments

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Digital payment offerings are steadily gaining popularity in South Africa, but they have yet to compare to the scale and adoption in other South-Sahar...