
Ep 36: Modernising Legacy IT in Banking - Sergio Barbosa
In this episode, Michael Avery sat down with Sergio Barbosa, Co-founder of Global Kinetic and CEO of FutureBank. Together, they explored the challenges posed by legacy IT systems in banks and potentia...
22 Aug 202423min

Ep 35: Where Should You Invest in Africa? - Samantha Singh-Jami
In this episode, Michael Avery sat down with Samantha Singh-Jami, Africa Strategist at RMB, to unpack their industry-renowned annual report, Where to Invest in Africa 2024, co-developed with GIBS. Uti...
15 Aug 202426min

Ep 34: The Intersection of AI and Banking: A Value-Driven Approach - Joshua Kaiser & Goh Hirose
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 Paribas Cardif. Together, they share their unique jo...
2 Aug 202431min

Ep 33: Insuring a Digital-First Offering – Christo Davel
To unravel the intricacies of building a digitally transformed insurance offering, Michael Avery sat down with Christo Davel, Head of Client Enablement at Nedbank Insurance, to speak about his firstha...
25 Jul 202421min

Ep 32: Overcoming Challenges in a Polycrisis - Dr Michael Power
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 facing the global world order right now. From geo...
18 Jul 202429min

Ep 31: Navigating Off the Grey List: The FIC's Strategy for SA's Future - Christopher Malan
South Africa's fight to exit the FATF grey list continues. In this episode, Michael Avery sat down with Christopher Malan, Executive Manager of Compliance & Prevention at the Financial Intelligence Un...
11 Jul 202436min

Ep 30: What Does the Future Hold for Operation Vulindlela – Rudi Dicks
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 loadshedding. To find out more about the impact of the in...
4 Jul 202426min

Ep 29: SA's GNU: An Opportunity for Reform or a Guise for More of the Same? - Claude de Baissac
Claude de Baissac, Founder and CEO at Eunomix, has consistently raised the red flag on South Africa’s economic and political standing. To understand whether he sees the Government of National Unity as...
26 Jun 202430min




















