Katie Llanos-Small
Bradesco, Itaú test selfies, behavioral biometrics
Brazilian banks have used biometric authentication for over a decade. Now they are turning to next-generation technologies including facial, voice and behavioral recognition…
Big data, AI needed for bank cybersecurity, says OAS
Latin American banks should make better use of emerging tech to boost cyber resilience, says Organization of American States…
Microfinance fintechs in Brazil grow, but banks still dominate
Digital startup lenders can offer better rates and service than Brazil’s largest banks, but remain hindered by regulations…
Distrust, fraud hamper digital payments in Mexico
If the market can overcome fraud and distrust, there’s a lot of growth potential for digital payments in Mexico…
Threat of big tech remains in Mexico despite Fintech Law
Banks and regulator agree: big tech companies storming into the Mexican market could leave competitors behind…
Banregio targets bigger presence in clients’ lives with digital services
Mexican lender is prepared to go to its users houses to bring them cash withdrawals, pick up deposits – or even deliver them dinner…
Scotia bets on digital factories for innovation
Scotiabank is investing USD 10million each year in digital transformation, including cloud technology, says Ignacio Deschamps, group head for international banking…
Mexico’s fintechs step into new legal era with secondary regulation details
Startups will need to be strategic and spend more to comply with new rules – but the specifics of the fintech law will drive investment…
Credit card registry opens fintech opportunity in Brazil
Planned rules to track credit card receivables centrally could drive competition, tech in Brazilian payments and SME finance…
Banxico toughens card issuer rules, encourages innovation
New regulations for debit and credit card transactions in Mexico will encourage tech innovation to fight fraud, central bank hopes…