Speaker, MC, Author & Award-Winning Finance Writer

Maya Fisher-French bridges the gap between complex financial systems and everyday South Africans, empowering consumers to make money work for them. As a trusted consumer advocate and multiple award-winning financial journalist, she translates financial jargon into actionable advice that changes lives.

Founder of Maya on Money and author of Money Questions? Answered, Maya currently writes a weekly column at News24 and serves on the FSCA Consumer Advisory Panel. She previously held the position of Personal Finance Editor at City Press for 15 years and presented the award-winning Money Matters show on eNCA. Through her multimedia platforms, workshops, and talks, she reaches thousands of South Africans, providing crucial insight into consumer financial behaviour and needs.

Maya is a powerful and engaging keynote speaker who brings real-world expertise to every presentation. Drawing on her unique vantage point as both industry insider and consumer champion, she delivers compelling talks on financial literacy, consumer rights, economic trends, and navigating South Africa’s financial landscape. As a sought-after panel moderator, she combines deep subject-matter expertise with active listening to weave narratives that captivate and educate audiences.

Her credibility stems from a rare combination of over 20 years as a financial journalist plus hands-on experience in private banking and stockbroking. This dual perspective enables Maya to decode industry practices while fiercely advocating for consumer interests. She holds an Honours degree in Economics from the University of Witwatersrand.