Leon Du Plessis

Nov 22, 2024 | fleetworld.co.uk | Leon Du Plessis

By Leon Du Plessis, key account manager for MEA at The ai Corporation (ai)The fleet and fuel card industry has been undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer behaviours. As traditional magstripe technology becomes increasingly obsolete and vulnerable to fraud, providers must migrate towards EMV Chip card ecosystems and adopt modern payment technologies.

Mar 22, 2024 | finextra.com | Leetal Gruper |Anish Kapoor |Leon Du Plessis |Drake Paulson

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Mar 18, 2024 | finextra.com | Serkan Arslan |Priya Kumari |John Bertrand |Leon Du Plessis

Gift cards have been a mainstay in the traditional retail industry since their inception in the 30s, first introduced as ‘gift certificates’. They become the reliable go-to grab at the checkout counter, nestled beside the payment tills, waiting for that last-minute gift panic to strike. How times have changed. Now, digital top-up payment cards are the new scene-stealers, sliding into our lives with the ease of a click or a tap.

Mar 18, 2024 | finextra.com | John Bertrand |Leon Du Plessis |Glendy Kam |Parth Prafulbhai Sonara

Cross-border payments play a vital role in the seamless operation of the international economy, and their significance continues to rise as the world’s economies become increasingly interlinked through digital means. These payments have been growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5%, and this growth persisted even during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic. Factors contributing to this growth include: The evolution and complexity of global supply chains.

Mar 15, 2024 | finextra.com | John Bertrand |Leon Du Plessis |Glendy Kam |Parth Prafulbhai Sonara

Generative AI, or GenAI has emerged as a disruptive force reshaping the landscape of banking and FinTech industries. The rapid adoption and advancement of GenAI are setting new benchmarks in technological innovation, with its transformative potential reverberating across businesses and society. According to Accenture, 59% of banking employees are already leveraging AI daily, highlighting the industry's readiness for this groundbreaking technology.