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The Monocle Banking Podcast

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South Africa
Standard Bank
BNPL
Financial Inclusion
Private Equity
Franchising
Huge Group
CODI
South Africa Energy Transition
Cross-Border Payments
Venture Capital
Model Risk Management
Africa Blockchain Report
Climate Change
SAA
Operation Vulland-Lela
Just Energy Transition
Jet Funding Platform
Artificial Intelligence
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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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Sustainable finance has evolved from intent to accountability - and in South Africa, that shift is becoming tangible. In a country where water scarcity is a growing constraint, natural capital is being redefined as critical infrastructure, with capit... more

Insurance in Africa is changing fast. AI can now flag fraud in seconds, mobile platforms are reshaping access, and customer expectations are higher than ever.

This week, Michael Avery spoke with Pravin Kalpage, CEO of Hollard International, about wh... more

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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 PwC Africa’s Financial Services Leader, Costa Natsas, as they unpacked the sector’s latest results an... more

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After unpacking payments modernisation over the past two episodes - from infrastructure to fintech innovation - this conversation turns to the real test: adoption. How do these changes translate into everyday economic activity for millions of South A... more

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Following last week’s conversation on the infrastructure behind South Africa’s payments modernisation, this episode shifts to the merchant frontlines as Michael Avery sat down with Rachel Cowan, Interim CEO of Ozow.

The discussion unpacked the growi... more

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Through the Payments Ecosystem Modernisation Programme (PEM), South Africa is moving away from legacy infrastructure toward faster, more open payment rails. Michael Avery spoke with Marin Cundall, Managing Executive: Identity, Customer, and Payments ... more

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Banking regulation today extends far beyond capital adequacy - fundamentally changing how shareholders, boards, and acquirers must approach transactions. Michael Avery met with Deborah Carmichael, Executive in ENS’s Banking and Finance practice, to u... more

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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, market structure, and economic growth. He spoke with Peter Attard Montalto, Managing Director at Kruth... more

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Hema Morar
Executive head of FNB e-wallet
FNB
Episode: Ep 108: From Payments to Participation - Hema Morar
Rachel Cowan
Interim CEO of Ozow
Ozow
Episode: Ep 107: Real-Time Payments and the Merchant Opportunity - Rachel Cowan
Marin Cundall
Managing Executive Identity, Customer and Payments at GoTime Bank
GoTime Bank
Episode: Ep 106: Rewiring South Africa’s Payments System - Marin Cundall
Deborah Carmichael
Executive in the banking and finance practice at ENS
ENS
Episode: Ep 105: The Regulatory Complexity of Bank M&A - Deborah Carmichael
Peter Attard Montalto
Managing Director at Krutham and Project Director of The Report
Krutham
Episode: Ep 104: When Electricity Reform Becomes Economic Reform - Peter Attard Montalto & Cathy Oxby
Cathy Oxby
Co-founder of Africa GreenCo and member of SAITA
Africa GreenCo
Episode: Ep 104: When Electricity Reform Becomes Economic Reform - Peter Attard Montalto & Cathy Oxby
Thobela Bixa
Senior Research Analyst, Nedbank Corporate Investment Banking
Nedbank Corporate Investment Banking
Episode: Ep 103: Copper Markets and Africa’s Strategic Position - Thobela Bixa
Lerato Lamola
Partner at Webber Wentzel, expert in banking/fintech and payments/digital assets
Webber Wentzel
Episode: Ep 102: Innovation Inside Banking’s Regulatory Framework - Lerato Lamola
Andrew Warren
Insurance Sector Lead, Deloitte Africa
Deloitte Africa
Episode: Ep 101: How Tech Is Rewiring Insurance in Africa - Andrew Warren

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Michael Avery
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Ep 108: From Payments to Participation - Hema Morar
Q: What is revealed about how wallets mattered before instant payments, and why was e-wallet such a pivotal discovery for SA?
E-wallet demonstrated that money could move instantly to a recipient via a mobile channel, even without a bank account, which highlighted how digital rails could reach the unbanked and lay the groundwork for broader financial inclusion beyond traditional branch-based access.
Ep 67: Banking on Stability: A Year of Deposit Protection in SA - Sabihah Mohamed
Q: What steps is CODI taking to improve public awareness and ensure depositors know their money is protected?
CODI works with the South African Reserve Bank's Communications Division, uses public surveys, and relies on banks to communicate coverage and to distribute brochures, while also planning broader nationwide checks to measure awareness.
Ep 67: Banking on Stability: A Year of Deposit Protection in SA - Sabihah Mohamed
Q: How has CODI responded to the Itala incident, and what does it tell us about the importance of an effective deposit insurance framework?
Itala was not a registered bank, so CODI couldn't cover it; this clarified the boundaries of CODI's mandate and underscored the necessity of public understanding that protection applies to deposits in registered banks with PA status.
Ep 67: Banking on Stability: A Year of Deposit Protection in SA - Sabihah Mohamed
Q: Looking back over the last 12 months, how would you describe CODI's first year in action, including highs and challenges?
It has been an action-packed year with meaningful progress and notable challenges in the workload and scope, but overall we're happy with the progress and the resilience shown in meeting those demands.
Ep 76: Beyond Transactions: How Collaboration Powers SA’s Smart Trade - Cornelius Coetzee
Q: Why did Verto feel it was important to publish this white paper now at this juncture?
The white paper is framed as timely because global dynamics, tariff pressures, and regulatory changes are impacting how South Africa engages in imports and exports, and there is a need to map out how fintech-enabled cross-border payments can de-risk and accelerate trade for local businesses.

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A fintech-leaning, finance-focused interview series that pulls in senior leaders and experts from banking, payments, energy, and policy to unpack how regulation, technology, and market design shape financial services across Africa and beyond. Episodes routinely explore real-time payments, regulatory regimes, fintech ecosystems, risk and governance, and the strategic implications of technology adoption for banks, insurtech, mining finance, and energy markets. Noteworthy angles include open rails, embedded finance, cloud and data governance, and the intersection of policy with commercial strategy, with guests ranging from interim CEOs and regulators to top-tier economists and corporate strategists. The show is likely to appeal to listeners wh... more

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