Katie Llanos-Small
The three key tech innovations for LatAm banks in 2019
Artificial intelligence, internet of things, and blockchain will be biggest areas of focus for LatAm banks and fintech startups in the year ahead…
Gut renovation: Banco Galicia’s digital strategy
Argentine lender Banco Galicia is overhauling its tech stack to position for emerging digital opportunities, says CIO Fernando Turri…
Political transition rattles Mexico’s fintech industry
- Ahead of Mexico’s change in government, startups complain about delays while the central bank assures continuity
- Secondary regulations on open banking and APIs will be published in 2020, later than expected
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Scotiabank makes blockchain plans for accounts, loans
The financial services sector is set to ramp up implementation of blockchain applications in 2019, says Henry Kesisyan, head of blockchain, during NXTP Labs’ LatAm fintech conference…
HSBC Mexico’s digital strategy: New app, QR codes, and your Facebook likes
Mexican bank wants to become a digital leader, and is working with technology including QR codes and IoT to get there…
Bradesco, Itaú push digital onboarding but pace lags Nubank
Brazil’s biggest banks are investing heavily in technology and making strides in digital sign-ups – but startups remain a threat to consumer business…
Brazilian fintechs get easier access to foreign investment
A regulatory change makes it easier for Brazil’s digital lenders to tap international investors. The change comes as startups, merchants and even asset managers apply to operate independently as direct credit companies and P2P lenders…
Mexico’s banks work on culture change to stay ahead of Big Tech
From agile development methods to blue hair, banks such as BBVA Bancomer and Citibanamex are targeting a more dynamic internal mood…
Brazilian banks prioritize API development
Brazil’s banks are making investments in application programming interfaces a priority as open banking regulations advance…
Tencent’s Nubank investment brings Big Tech power to Brazil
Chinese tech company’s investment in the Brazilian fintech opens scope for payments, loans, and analytics advances at Nubank…