Data Analytics with Matthew Bernath

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Find out how decision makers are using data analytics to turn insights into action. RMB’s Head of Data Analytics, Matthew Bernath, talks to business leaders across sectors to explore how data analytics is being used to take the guess work out of decision making.

Data Analytics with Matthew Bernath

Episodes

Season 1
E11 - A new Chief of Data and Analytics for Firstrand - Christoph Nieuwoudt, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at FirstRand
In this episode we are joined by Chief Data and Analytics Officer at FirstRand, Christoph Nieuwoudt. The Group has an extraordinary amount of in-depth insights and data available that clients wouldn’t have access to anywhere else. Whether you’re serving a customer from a transactional point of view or doing investment banking deals for customers from a credit point of view, Christoph feels that they should now be able to ask customers a lot less questions, and instead give them valuable insights into their business. From retailers to any consumer-facing organisation, he believes that even big tech brands don’t have the kind of in-depth understanding of customer profiles that the Group has readily available. Please enjoy the conversation and subscribe for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 1, 2021
11 min
E10 - With its undeniable value, is data the new currency? - Ryan Prozesky, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at FNB
n this episode we are joined by Chief Data and Analytics Officer at FNB Ryan Prozesky, who believes that data is the new currency — key in every organisation and used to inform almost every business decision. Data allows you to make your solutions more relevant and improve your customer experience. You can tailor the interaction and experience to be very specific and efficient, and the more data you have, the less questions need to be asked. Please enjoy the conversation and subscribe for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 1, 2021
18 min
E9 - A data journey in the manufacturing space - Joanne Habig, Head of Data Analytics at Omnia Group
Joanne is Head of Data and Analytics at Omnia Group and joins us in this episode to discuss data in the chemical manufacturing space. Joanne has been with Omnia for a number of years and has experience at all levels of the organisation from manufacturing, lab work, field trials and supply chain to finance and sales. This has allowed her to see things from a Managing Director point of view where she can ask herself – if this is the challenge I am facing, what type of answer am I actually looking for? Being able to anticipate questions and narrow down the scope of projects allows her to nail the reporting faster and produce the correct data models. Please enjoy the conversation and subscribe for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 21, 2021
32 min
E8 - The future of data in finance - Jaco Van Wyk, CFO of RMB & Markos Davias, CFO of FNB
In this episode we are joined by RMB CFO Jaco Van Wyk and FNB CFO Markos Daviasto explore data in finance. Finance skillsets are evolving, and the Chartered Accountants of the past need to understand some of the core data analytics skillsets going into the future, to get an edge and get ahead in the race. Data architecture is critical, and something that finance departments are not very adept at, instead throwing lots of people into the mix to find solutions in a structured manner for regulations and accounting standards etc. But what is really required is for the flow of data to be managed more thoroughly through systems and processes, allowing many more resources to have access to it. Unstructured data needs to be invested in more, and finance needs to start bridging the gap to yield the benefits, particularly if it can be augmented with client and business data to geta holistic picture of customers. Please enjoy the conversation and subscribe for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 1, 2021
21 min
E7 - An optimistic approach to investment banking - Emrie Brown, Head of Investment Banking at RMB
As Head of the Banking Division and Investment Bank at RMB, Emrie believes that data analytics is an opportunity to engage with their clients, become their trusted advisers and offer them a different perspective on their business. RMB clients should see data analytics as a unique offering to them and something that’s not available to all corporates. It can allow them to get a better understanding of their industries and through this engagement RMB can also unlock new business opportunities, making it a win-win situation for both parties. Please enjoy the conversation and subscribe for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 1, 2021
8 min
E6 - En route to cost-effective healthcare - Vukosi Sambo, Head of Data Solutions at Medscheme
Head of Data Solutions at Medscheme Vukosi Sambo, joins us on this episode of the podcast series. The South African healthcare space has ever-increasing costs and high unaffordability where it outplays inflation and wages year-on-year. Only 8-million out of 59-million people are on medical aid, putting an immense burden on the state in terms of providing for the rest of the population. It is critical to contain this unsustainable situation of rising costs that is leading to unattainable private healthcare in Southern Africa. Please enjoy the conversation and subscribe for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 22, 2021
10 min
E5 - Data in healthcare brings hope for the future - Jannie van Schalkwyk, Group General Manager: Data Science and Information Management at Mediclinic International
It’s been a very challenging time for Jannie over the past few months as Group General Manager of Data Science and Information Management at Mediclinic. Covid-19 has accelerated the way data is used and everything has become increasingly real-time. Businesses want to know based on what happened yesterday, what’s going to happen tomorrow. There is a big challenge to keep up the pace and generate the correct insights to keep up with business demand. Please enjoy the conversation and subscribe for more. Read more: https://www.rmb.co.za/page/data-in-healthcare-brings-hope-for-the-future See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 15, 2021
20 min
E4 - Data analytics, no longer a hard sell for retail - Michael Clampett, Head of Asset Management: Retail Sector at Attacq
As Head of Asset Management for the Retail Division at Attacq, Michael has had to face many disruptions over the last six months with regards to his large property portfolio, with the crown jewel being Mall of Africa. As with all retailers, all properties had to be prepared for lockdown, from being hygienically compliant to deciding who will be able to trade and who won’t. As the lockdown levels were adjusted, so too were the restrictions that had to be adhered to. Please enjoy the conversation and subscribe for more. Read more: https://www.rmb.co.za/page/data-analytics-no-longer-a-hard-sell-for-retail See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
December 17, 2020
19 min
E3 - In the midst of economists - Ettienne Le Roux, Chief Economist at RMB
Ettienne, Chief Economist at RMB considers himself a macroeconomist, someone that needs to know some things about a lot of things. Economics is essentially a social science with 2 sub-fields — microeconomics and macroeconomics. In short, microeconomics deals with detail, the nitty gritty so to speak. This can include price theory, what determines the cost of a product, determining the wage of particular workers, to name a few. Macroeconomics on the other hand is the big picture. Topics such as the global economy, international trade, inflation and public finance. Please enjoy the conversation and subscribe for more. Read more: https://www.rmb.co.za/page/in-the-midst-of-economists See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
December 17, 2020
10 min
E2 - Positive shifts in healthcare and hospitality - Jessica Spira, Sector Head: Healthcare and Hospitality at RMB
In this episode we are joined by Jessica Spira, Sector Head of Healthcare and Hospitality at RMB. Jessica has been in the bank for almost 20 years and has seen first-hand the monumental shift in the use of data. This has been made possible by establishing the correct systems and processes, allowing the Group to change the way in which they approach their clients — having this data at their disposal enables them to add proper value across the board. Please enjoy the conversation and subscribe for more. Read more: https://www.rmb.co.za/page/positive-shifts-in-healthcare-and-hospitality See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
December 17, 2020
10 min
E1 - The key to decision making - James Formby, CEO of RMB
Data analytics has taken a long journey in banking. As RMB CEO James Formby explains, having data is one thing, but knowing what to do with it and enabling useful insights is another. Historically, data was housed in different departments making it difficult to bridge the gap, but as technology and architecture has advanced, data can be put together in a way that makes it far more seamless and far more accessible, allowing for a great deal of value unlock in terms of the new data models available. As markets evolve, it’s important for C-suite executives to understand the power of data and how to use it to make those all-important decisions. Please enjoy the conversation and subscribe for more. Read more: https://www.rmb.co.za/page/the-key-to-decision-making See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
December 17, 2020
9 min

Data Analytics with Matthew Bernath

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Data Analytics with Matthew Bernath

Episodes

E11 - A new Chief of Data and Analytics for Firstrand - Christoph Nieuwoudt, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at FirstRand

E10 - With its undeniable value, is data the new currency? - Ryan Prozesky, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at FNB

E9 - A data journey in the manufacturing space - Joanne Habig, Head of Data Analytics at Omnia Group

E8 - The future of data in finance - Jaco Van Wyk, CFO of RMB & Markos Davias, CFO of FNB

E7 - An optimistic approach to investment banking - Emrie Brown, Head of Investment Banking at RMB

E6 - En route to cost-effective healthcare - Vukosi Sambo, Head of Data Solutions at Medscheme

E5 - Data in healthcare brings hope for the future - Jannie van Schalkwyk, Group General Manager: Data Science and Information Management at Mediclinic International

E4 - Data analytics, no longer a hard sell for retail - Michael Clampett, Head of Asset Management: Retail Sector at Attacq

E3 - In the midst of economists - Ettienne Le Roux, Chief Economist at RMB

E2 - Positive shifts in healthcare and hospitality - Jessica Spira, Sector Head: Healthcare and Hospitality at RMB

E1 - The key to decision making - James Formby, CEO of RMB