Digital Game Changers

In Season 3 Episode 18, of Digital Game Changers podcast/webcast series by Tagit, we are joined by Mr. V. Vaidyanathan, CIO at Unity Small Finance Bank.

Mr. V Vaidyanathan is an experienced, dynamic & seasoned professional with over 20 years of rich and diverse cross industry experience in executive leadership roles in leading multinational IT Companies, Banks, Consulting Firms and in-depth knowledge & understanding of the global banking & finance industry. He is a trusted advisor, strategic thinker, and well networked professional in BFSI across India, Southeast Asia, and APAC, with a penchant for taking-up new challenges and passionate about new ideas, innovations, and commitment to excellence.

Key topics discussed include:

Q1. With the current volatile economic climate and uncertainty, how are banks preparing for it?

Q2. What are some of the challenges the banks face today relative to regulatory compliance and cybersecurity?

Q3. Will Generative AI change the way the banks service their customers?

Q4. What are some of the new digital initiatives thar the bank is planning to undertake in 2024?

Tune in to hear some great insights! To be a part of our series or know more about us write to us at [email protected]

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In Season 3 Episode 19 of Digital Game Changers by Tagit, we speak with Nelson Wootton, co-founder and CEO of SaaScada — a UK-based cloud-native core banking platform. A cloud evangelist since 2006, Nelson brings 20+ years of leadership in tech, including CTO/CIO roles and successful tech exits. His passion for cloud and innovation has driven transformation across multiple businesses.

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Key topics discussed include:

Q1. As cloud technologies are becoming more mainstream, there have been multiple new modern core banking systems that have come to market. SaaScada’s solution is architected a bit differently than many of these modern core systems. What make SaaScada’s approach to core banking different?

Q2. Digital adoption is forcing banks to look at their back-office systems to better support straight-through-processing of many traditional features needed by customers that historically have required some type of back-office intervention. How does SaaScada’s solution better enable capabilities of the digital channels and enhance the customer experience?

Q3. If a bank could start over with the IT systems, what would you recommend to a bank about how to best approach using modern technologies for not only client facing apps but back office? Since it’s not practical to start over, how are you working with banks to move away from much of their legacy systems?

Q4. How can core banking systems such as yours help differentiate a bank in the market?

Q5. What should we be looking out for relative to technology innovations that will impact digital experiences over the next 18-24 months?

Tune in to hear some great insights! To be a part of our series or know more about us write to us at [email protected]

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In Season 3 Episode 20, of Digital Game Changers podcast/webcast series by Tagit, we are joined by Jeremy Bryson, author of 'Designing the Digital Bank of the Future' book.

His most recent role was as Head of Business Design at Lloyds Bank where he led the organization’s Business Design Guild. Jeremy Bryson has had a career in banking (Standard Chartered and Lloyds Banking Group) and in management consultancy (KPMG Consulting and Ernst & Young). He has worked with more than 50 organizations around the world, applying business design and enterprise architecture thinking to solve complex problems and add value to those organizations.

Jeremy now runs his own advisory business supporting clients in their exploitation of business and service design methods to address difficult problems.

Key topics discussed include:

1. What inspired you to write your book, and what do you hope readers will gain from it?

2. How do you perceive the digital landscape in the UK, and how do you view the global digital landscape?

3. The UK was an early advocate for Open Banking API standards. How has the implementation progressed across banking apps in the UK?

4. There is significant hype around AI/ML and Generative AI in banking. What are your thoughts on the adoption of these technologies and their impact on consumer banking services?

5. What key advice would you give to CIOs/CDOs for expanding their digital offerings in the coming years?

To be a part of our series or know more about us write to us at [email protected]

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In Season 3 Episode 21, of Digital Game Changers podcast/webcast series by Tagit, we are joined by Bill Yeboah Kyeremeh, GM-Technology Delivery & Innovations at Consolidated Bank Ghana.

Bill is the General Manager of Technology Delivery & Innovations at Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited. With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, he has gained expertise across diverse industries, including education, telecommunications, oil and gas, banking, finance, and consulting. He is a highly skilled project management professional, a digital transformation strategist, and a certified payments expert. His previous roles include working with Citi Bank (Singapore), eProcess International S.A. (part of the Ecobank Group), and Fidelity Bank Ghana Ltd.

Key topics discussed include:

1. How can banks ensure their digital transformation strategies align with regulatory frameworks?

2. What role does data privacy play in shaping customer trust in digital banking?

3. What emerging technologies should banks prioritize to stay competitive in the digital landscape?

4. What are the main hurdles banks face when scaling digital innovations?

5. What are some of the key technology trends in digital banking that you believe will emerge in the next five years?

To be a part of our series or know more about us write to us at [email protected]

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"Building a Digital-First Bank: Inside OM Bank’s Technology Transformation"

In this special episode of Digital Game Changers, we’re joined by Ray Deftereos, Chief Information Officer, and Suvania Moodliar, Chief Technology and Data Officer at OM Bank, the newly launched digital bank by Old Mutual in South Africa.

Together, they take us behind the scenes of building a bank from the ground up — one designed from day one to be digital-first, data-driven, and deeply customer-centric.

With South Africa’s banking landscape becoming increasingly competitive, Ray and Suvania share how OM Bank is setting itself apart — through its modern architecture, integration with Old Mutual’s existing ecosystem, and a sharp focus on personalization powered by data.

🔍 In this episode, we cover:

• The multi-year journey of developing OM Bank’s digital infrastructure
• Lessons from global digital bank launches
• Integrating banking with insurance and investment services for a unified customer experience
• How data is used to personalize financial products without compromising on privacy
• The role of emerging tech like AI and open banking in OM Bank’s roadmap
• Building trust and accessibility in a market with diverse digital literacy

Ray brings his diverse background in finance, operations, and cloud-native deployments, while Suvania offers deep expertise in data science, architecture, and leading digital strategy across telecom and banking. Together, they reveal how OM Bank is rewriting the rules for what a financial institution can be — and why technology is at the heart of that transformation.

🎧 Listen now for real-world insights from the leaders who are shaping one of South Africa’s most ambitious banking ventures.

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