Monocle Podcasts

As an independent, international management consulting firm specialising in banking and insurance, Monocle Solutions brings you the Monocle Podcast series. We tap into our experience working with the organisations at the heart of the financial services industry to provide you with the latest insights and trends from within our industry.

Monocle Podcasts is a business podcast hosted by monoclesolutions, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

monoclesolutions hosts Monocle Podcasts, a business show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #36

  SAP Modernisation, Financial Heart Surgery

  Sep 14, 202615 min

  In our latest podcast, we sit down with Rentia Burger, Associate Director and SAP Lead at Monocle, to unpack why SAP transformation is less software upgrade, more heart surgery; complex, high-stakes, and requiring precision every step of the way. We discuss the biggest trends shaping SAP in financial services, the real benefits and risks of migrating to S/4HANA and the cloud, what to get right when transforming a finance function built around something this central, how AI is reshaping SAP and ERP implementation, and why data quality keeps coming up as the make-or-break factor for these projects.

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  Episode #35

  How do you differentiate when your product is people?

  Jun 22, 202620 min

  Monocle has long built its success on a genuinely people-focused business strategy. Steven Mitchell sat down with Willem Ehlers, COO, and Zolile Zikode, Head of Talent Management, to explore how Monocle aligns its people priorities with its broader business goals. From culture and recruitment to training and purpose, every element is designed to create an environment in which our people can grow, perform and thrive.

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  Episode #34

  From Rulebook to Reality: Lessons Learnt from a Basel 3.1 Implementation Programme

  May 29, 202630 min

  Basel 3.1 has moved from regulatory interpretation to real-world implementation, requiring banks to translate complex requirements into practical changes across data, systems, modelling, reporting and governance. In this episode of the Monocle Insights Podcast, Rogan Pietersen and Richard Hough from ICBC Standard Bank Plc unpacked the key lessons learnt from their ongoing Basel 3.1 implementation programme. The discussion highlighted the importance of early impact assessments, clear ownership, strong alignment between business and technology, and implementation approaches that support both compliance and long-term operational resilience. For banks preparing for the looming Basel 3.1 deadline, this episode offers practical insight into the challenges, decisions and delivery disciplines required to implement regulatory change effectively. The views expressed in this podcast are Richard’s own and do not necessarily represent those of ICBC Standard Bank Plc.

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  Episode #33

  Overcoming the Complexity of Technical Data Lineage

  Mar 2, 202620 min

  To discuss the complexities and opportunities of technical data lineage, Rheta Du Preez, Managing Partner at Monocle, sat down with Abhilash Mohan, IT Director – Head of Data Engineering and Head of Data at ABN AMRO Bank. From the evolving state of BCBS 239 in Europe and increasing regulatory pressure, to the complexity of legacy systems and fragmented data, they unpack why many banks are still struggling with their technical data lineage journey, and what practical steps can help. They explore how technology and AI are reshaping these initiatives, and why getting technical data lineage right is not a one-off project, but an always-on capability that underpins resilience, compliance, and competitive advantage.

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  Episode #32

  ROI Boom or Bust? Are Banks’ Reaping the benefits of their Digital Transformation Strategies?

  Apr 7, 202514 minS0

  <p>In this latest episode of the Monocle Insights Podcast, Guy Wilding is joined by Mark Beringer, Monocle’s Head of Technology, to unpack two of the most transformative forces in financial services today: cloud computing and artificial intelligence.</p> <p>From the industry's ongoing cloud migration to the growing adoption of AI and machine learning, we explore the challenges, opportunities, and real return on investment. We also delve into Monocle’s recent partnership with Databricks and what this means for Monocle Tech going forward.</p>

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