What's Next with Aki Anastasiou

In this Investec What’s Next in Business Banking interview, Investec’s Kevin Hogan and Thivian Moodley discuss the importance of security in business banking. Hogan is the Head of Fraud Risk at Investec. He has worked in the banking industry for 21 years — first as a credit analyst at Nedbank and then as part of the first retail banking fraud prevention team, which he led unt

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Head of MarTech and Data Product at CloudSmiths Anton Kopytov explains the benefits of Salesforce Data Cloud. Kopytov is a visionary technology leader with over two decades of experience leading digital transformations across various industries. He is renowned for crafting robust technical roadmaps and driving significant organis

In this What’s Next in Business Banking interview, Investec Head of Treasury Sales and Structuring Dhiren Mansingh, and Investec Head of Digital for South Africa Davina Maharaj, discuss the evolution of business banking in South Africa. Mansingh has worked at Investec since 2011. He specialises in many areas, including interest rates, the money market, foreign exchange, commoditi

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Fedgroup’s Warren Winchester and Jason Green unpack the nuances of providing finance in diverse domains. Warren Winchester is the General Manager of Ventures at Fedgroup. Jason Green is the General Manager of Property Finance at Fedgroup and boasts an impressive track record in the finance industry. Green begins the interview b

In this What’s Next in Motoring with Aki Anastasiou interview, Tracker’s Chief Operating Officer Duma Ngcobo explains how businesses can protect themselves against fleet vehicle crime. Ngcobo has over 20 years of experience in finance, telecoms, and IT, which has equipped him with a wide range of skills for his role at Tracker. Ngcobo begins the interview by discussing South Af

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Everest Wealth CEO Thys van Zyl discusses the upcoming national elections and their impact on local markets. Van Zyl is passionate about private equity and alternative investments and has earned a reputation as one of South Africa’s best financial planners. He has worked in the industry throughout the past decade and takes a un

In this episode of What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou, Wetility brand ambassador and Springbok rugby legend Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira discusses Wetility’s solar power products. Mtawarira began playing for the Springboks in 2008 and retired in 2019 after winning the Rugby World Cup that same year. In 2022, Mtawarira founded The Beast Wine Collection and is currently studying tow

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Head of First for Women Seugnette van Wyngaard discusses the importance of offering insurance products tailored for women. First for Women is owned by Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH), and before taking on her current role in 2018, van Wyngaard worked in several other positions in the group. In her lead role, Van Wyngaard is re

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Absa CIB Managing Executive for ESG Msizi Khoza discusses how Absa CIB supports sustainability initiatives. In his current role, Khoza provides executive leadership over the firm’s numerous ESG-related initiatives. He also works with clients to help them access local and international capital markets that meet their financing n

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Cogence CEO Jonel Matthee-Ferreira discusses Cogence’s partnership with Discovery, and how it helps Cogence build superior financial products. Matthee-Ferreira joined Cogence in January 2024 and has assumed the roles of CEO and CIO immediately. Before joining Cogence, Matthee-Ferreira worked at Sanlam Multi-Management and Absa