
Ep 116: The Financial Realities of Farming - Eric Enslin
As the agricultural sector gathers at NAMPO this week, Michael Avery was joined by Eric Enslin, CEO of FNB Private Bank, for a conversation exploring the growing complexity of modern agriculture. They...
14 Touko 25min

Ep 115: Stablecoins and the Battle for Financial Control - Ashlin Perumall
As stablecoins move from crypto curiosity to financial infrastructure, South Africa is being forced to answer a much bigger question: who will control the future of digital money? Michael Avery was jo...
7 Touko 32min

Ep 114: The Shift in Global Capital Flows & South Africa’s Precarious Position - Theo Sibiya & Terence Toland
Capital is still moving, but far more selectively. Michael Avery was joined by Theo Sibiya (Partner at Kearney) and Terence Toland (Principal, Global Business Policy Council at Kearney) to unpack insi...
30 Huhti 32min

Ep 113: Building PayFast: Entrepreneurial Lessons in Building & Scaling - Jonathan Smit
If you think fintech is all about slick apps and digital wallets, this conversation might change your perspective… Michael Avery was joined by Jonathan Smit, co-founder of PayFast, to unpack his entre...
23 Huhti 28min

Ep 112: Rethinking Restructuring: From Crisis to Strategy - Michael Dorn
Restructuring is often seen as a last resort - but what if that thinking is costing companies their survival? Michael Avery was joined by CEO of RTgroup, Michael Dorn, to unpack the critical evolution...
16 Huhti 24min

Ep 111: When Finance Meets Nature - Martin Potgieter, Kalina Miller & Louise Stafford
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 bein...
9 Huhti 43min

Ep 110: AI, Access, and the Future of Insurance in Africa - Pravin Kalpage
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 Pravi...
2 Huhti 27min

Ep 109: Unpacking the Results: What’s Driving SA Banks Forward - Costa Natsas
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 Natsa...
26 Maalis 29min




















