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The Monocle Banking Podcast

Monocle Solutions
South Africa
Artificial Intelligence
Standard Bank
Africa
Cell C
Private Equity
BNPL
Stablecoins
Financial Inclusion
Venture Capital
FNB
Copper
Franchising
Geopolitics
Basel II
Deloitte Africa
RMB
Data and AI
Insurtech
Climate Change

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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Johannesburg is at a crossroads - and its future could shape South Africa's economic outlook. Michael Avery was joined by Roy Havemann, who heads the Impumelelo Economic Growth Lab at the Bureau for Economic Research at Stellenbosch University, and N... more

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To examine one of South Africa's most contentious economic policy debates - the effectiveness of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) - Michael Avery is joined by Dr. Daan Steenkamp, CEO of Codera Analytics, and Donald Mackay, Director at ... more

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To explore the journey of building one of South Africa's leading university-focused investment platforms Michael Avery was joined by Wayne Stocks, Managing Partner at Stocks & Strauss. Their conversation unpacked the challenges and opportunities of c... more

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What does it take for a business to reinvent itself after facing repeated setbacks? Michael Avery sat down with Jorge Mendes, the CEO of Cell C, to unpack the company's remarkable transformation and its vision for a new era of telecommunications in S... more

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Recent Guests

Wayne Stocks
Managing Partner at Stocks & Strauss
Stocks & Strauss
Episode: Ep 122: Untapping the Business Potential of SA's Academic Research
Daniel Strauss
Co-founder at Stocks & Strauss
Stocks & Strauss
Episode: Ep 122: Untapping the Business Potential of SA's Academic Research
Jorge Mendes
CEO of Cell C
Cell C
Episode: Ep 121: Building a Leaner, Smarter Telecoms Business - Jorge Mendes
Nic Andrew
Managing executive at Nedgroup Investments
Nedgroup Investments
Episode: Ep 120: The AI Question: Governance, Trust, and Societal Impact - Nic Andrew
David Muller
David Muller of Muller Family Group, Prieska
Muller Family Group
Episode: Ep 119: Cracking the Pistachio Opportunity - David Muller
Richard Grant
Professor of Finance and Economics at Cumberland University; Senior Consultant for the Free Market Foundation
Cumberland University; Free Market Foundation
Episode: Ep 118: Inside South Africa’s Tax Freedom Day - Dr Richard Grant
Fundi Tshazibana
Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank and CEO of the Prudential Authority
South African Reserve Bank; Prudential Authority
Episode: Ep 117: Regulating the Rise of AI in Financial Services - Fundi Tshazibana
Eric Enslin
CEO of FNB Private Banking and Advisory
FNB Private Banking and Advisory
Episode: Ep 116: The Financial Realities of Farming - Eric Enslin
Ashlin Perumall
Partner, Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie
Episode: Ep 115: Stablecoins and the Battle for Financial Control - Ashlin Perumall

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Michael Avery
Host of The Monocle Banking Podcast; provides industrial finance and policy perspective

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Ep 122: Untapping the Business Potential of SA's Academic Research
Q: Now, let's talk about the big picture in South Africa and why university tech and why now. Why is it so important to intervene in university-linked commercialization?
Universities are the source of breakthrough research and cross-disciplinary collaboration, which are essential for deep-tech startups. By translating lab breakthroughs into scalable businesses, South Africa can create high-growth companies that attract capital, keep talent at home, and build innovation hubs that compete globally.
Ep 122: Untapping the Business Potential of SA's Academic Research
Q: Firstly, tell me how you came to form Stocks & Strauss with your partner Daniel Strauss, who seems to be probably more heavily steeped in the private equity side.
Daniel and I connected in 2012 after sharing a belief in a different approach to private equity—focusing on entrepreneurs and fair deal practices rather than extracting maximum pie share. Our collaboration grew from complementary skills and shared values, leading to a joint mission to build a university-driven, growth-focused investment platform.
Ep 121: Building a Leaner, Smarter Telecoms Business - Jorge Mendes
Q: What is the simplest way to think about the new Cell C: owning towers or something different in the background?
He explains that the company is no longer defined by owning towers; instead, it operates with an asset-light, highly partner-driven model, where the core network and licensing obligations remain but ownership is de-emphasized in favor of a scalable, cost-efficient structure.
Ep 121: Building a Leaner, Smarter Telecoms Business - Jorge Mendes
Q: If an investor last looked at Cell C 5 or 10 years ago, and they concluded too much debt, too much complexity, not enough scale, what specifically is different today?
Mendes responds that nearly all aspects have changed: debt has been pared back, the company is asset-light with a lean structure, and the business model emphasizes affordability and partnerships over owning heavy infrastructure, which improves investability.
Ep 119: Cracking the Pistachio Opportunity - David Muller
Q: What does a Muller family pistachio story in Prieska actually look like?
David describes starting from scratch in a challenging climate, learning through a long testing phase, and building out the premium strategy around Karoo Pistachio to differentiate through origin, quality, and brand storytelling.

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This show centers on high-level banking, finance, and policy topics with a focus on practical implications for financial institutions, regulators, and technology-driven payment ecosystems. Episodes frequently explore macro trends in banking, regulatory regimes, payments infrastructure, and strategic leadership during market shifts, often featuring senior executives, regulators, and policy experts as guests. A notable strength is the depth of regional context—particularly in Africa—paired with hands-on insights about restructuring, capital markets, electricity reform, AI in finance, and payments modernization. Potential listeners include banking professionals, policymakers, consultants, and corporate strategists seeking data-driven perspecti... more

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