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.
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.
22 Jun 2026
How do you differentiate when your product is people?
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.
29 May 2026
From Rulebook to Reality: Lessons Learnt from a Basel 3.1 Implementation Programme
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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