Andrea Jara

Friday Briefing: Acquiring networks in check
We look at Rappi and Nubank’s foray into the changing digital payments industry. We present the latest regulatory thanks to iupanaPRO and an interview with a professional hacker….

Friday Briefing: Brazil’s Central Bank Sees PIX’s Future in Crypto and the Metaverse
Brazil’s central bank set out plans for PIX. In addition, we have the latest regulatory news courtesy of our new iupanaPRO service….

From payments to loans: competition for SME customers intensifies
Fintechs struggling to sell financial services to reluctant SMEs are leveraging data from payment services to diversify their digital financial offering and grow the market…

Friday Briefing: Fintechs in Brazil fear new rules will hurt growth
Brazilian fintechs express concern about regulatory changes for payment companies, and Apple Pay arrives in Peru. We also have much more….

Friday Briefing: Credicorp hunts for cryptocurrency business models
Peruvian bank BCP begins its dive into the crypto world, while CBDC use cases take a step forward in Brazil. Ualá customers report accounts being emptied, Creditas closes 2021 in the red. …

Friday Briefing: Nubank and Mercado Libre post mixed 2021 financial results
Nubank and Mercado Libre published their financial results. Nu also received a license in Mexico and crypto fintech Belo launched a new prepaid card….

#Friday Briefing: The weekly report on fintech and digital banking
British neobank Revolut seeks a banking license in Mexico, and digital bank Neon becomes a unicorn after an investment from BBVA. …

Friday Briefing: Rappi, Mercado Pago among 60 fintechs waiting for license in Mexico
We look at how regulation is fueling expectations for faster growth in the Mexican fintech sector in 2022. In addition, the iPhone turns into a payment terminal….

Friday Briefing: Digital banking fuels Santander and BBVA profit
Digital banking is impacting financial institutions of Santander and BBVA. In addition, more neobanks arrived in Latam. This and much more in our weekly summary….

Friday Briefing: Clearer road for crypto trading in Peru
Plus: Marcelo Claure said to be leaving Softbank, Credicorp names innovation head…