
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 111 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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Recent guests on The Monocle Banking Podcast include:
1. Hema Morar
2. Rachel Cowan
3. Marin Cundall
4. Deborah Carmichael
5. Peter Attard Montalto
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