Podcasts about barclays africa group

CliffCentral.com — Failure of new and existing South African businesses is a topic that has been discussed and debated for years. According to a study by The Small Enterprise Development Agency, a subsidiary of The Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa has one of the highest failure rates of new SMEs in the world, at an estimated 75%. How do we avoid business closure? Some enterprises turn to business simulation. In studio, the team speaks to Shawn Theunissen – head of property point and corporate social responsibility at Growthpoint properties, Belinda Mmeta, Funek Sukuzi, Anita Black – Pimp my Biz Contestant, Sazini Mojapelo - Head of Citizenship at Barclays Africa Group,.and Brian Simelane – business training expert and founder of LearningSims. They discuss how simulations can be a highly effective method to teach a variety of topics in business, improve retention, and ultimately change behaviour for improved results.

Barclays Africa Group has a very young, very tight-knit set of data scientists, product managers and designers that make up its Big Data team.  In an industry known for its hierarchy, stiff structure and adherence to traditional operations, this group of data wunderkinds stands unique.  We discuss how their team operates, why they embrace and laud the energy of youth, and how big banks are wrangling big data and other tech innovations to improve the customer experience, hiring, team dynamics and more.

This week’s chat on African Tech Conversations is with a globe-trotting Brit who has spent the last 20 years working in retail, investment and corporate banking in no less than four continents. Before Ashley Veasey’s current gig as Chief Information Officer at Barclays Africa Group, he served in senior leadership positions at corporate giants like Citi Group and JP Morgan. 
Prior to joining Barclays, however, Ashley worked for Standard Chartered Bank as CIO in Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong, where he made a name for himself as somewhat of disruptive technologies maverick.

 Nowadays, Ashley enjoys travelling, and has an inexplicable passion for Italian motorbikes. Listen in to find out what the man literally has under his skin. Music Credits: All music by Brian Lupiya. Used with permission.

Moneyweb Radio — We’re looking at innovative start-ups which have done extraordinary things with their digital tech: Warren Squires - CIO for Seeker Fund at Barclays Africa Group.

We're looking at innovative start-ups which have done extraordinary things with their digital tech: Warren Squires - CIO for Seeker Fund at Barclays Africa Group. www.moneyweb.co.za