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Argentine fintech leaders call for better regulation
Clearer definition of fintech rules would help startups, say industry specialists…

Citibanamex mulls developer API strategy
Bank is drawing up plan for commercial deals to access data via APIs, says chief innovation officer…

Brazil’s banks test open banking platforms
- Open banking is not required by regulators, but already Brazilian banks are testing the technology
- Banco do Brasil is trialing APIs for third party developers
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What’s the biggest limitation for blockchain in LatAm? Understanding
The “human factor” is holding back blockchain development, say experts. Scale is also a consideration…

Nubank watches incumbent, startup competition closely
Competition is growing from traditional banks that are reshaping their internal culture to foster innovation, says David Vélez…

Startups needed for corporate finance, says Citi exec
Bank looks for tech partners to help corporate clients in LatAm reconcile statements…

Mexico fast-tracks open banking rules
Secondary regulations on APIs and open banking are a priority, expected “well before” 2-year deadline, says CNBV’s Carlos Orta…

New regs cut partner bank requirement for Brazilian startups
Lenders can seek authorization to operate independently – but now face tougher tax and accounting rules…

Digital wallets raise “regulatory questions”, says Argentina’s Llach
- Salaries paid through digital wallets generate a regulatory question, says deputy governor of Argentina’s central bank
- Financial innovation should be encouraged to flourish: “I hope WhatsApp comes with payments”
- Benefits of cryptocurrencies “unclear”
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