Articles about Johan Gellatly

Why a payments company is tracking the financial pulse of SA's households

The Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index is a quarterly, 20-indicator measure of the financial health of South African consumers, compiled by independent economist Dr Roelof Botha.

ITWeb TV: Altron FinTech looks to unlock SA’s kasi economy

The company pushes to enable greater financial inclusion, improve transaction transparency and reduce the risks associated with handling cash.

New payments association to ‘open up’ SA fintech sector

Local fintech players unveil the Association for SA Payment Providers, to promote financial inclusion and reduce the cost of digital payments.

Perfect payment experience: Why offering multiple options is key to business success

Merchants must accept any payment token their customers prefer, says Altron FinTech.

Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index confirms negative impact of high interest rates on household debt costs

Arguably the most worrying trend in the latest AFHRI is the year-on-year decline of 8.7% in the ratio of household income to debt costs.

Altron FinTech partners with Absa for supply of smart POS payment terminals

Altron FinTech recently signed a five-year contract to supply PAX Android POS payment terminals to Absa.

Fintechs and traditional banks: Navigating the future of financial services

Traditional banks are key to the success of fintechs and won’t disappear, says Johan Gellatly, MD of Altron FinTech.

AFHRI confirms most South Africans are in a tough financial position

The start of 2024 will likely be challenging for retailers, with households under severe strain, says Altron FinTech.

Revolutionising transaction acquiring with Altron FinTech multi-acquiring bank

Altron FinTech MD Johan Gellatly provides an introduction to the company's Multi-Bank DebiCheck acquiring solution.

Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index Q2 2023 shows squeeze on household finances

The impact of high interest rates may dampen spending on Black Friday sales and the festive season.

Altron FinTech releases Household Resilience Index for Q1 of 2023

South African households are now worse off than during the first quarter of 2020, which was pre-COVID-19, according to the AFHRI report.

Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index reveals mounting pressure

While household financial resilience increased by 1.4% in the quarter, the decline of 1.1% recorded year on year reflects the mounting pressure on household finances.