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Friday Briefing: Will Mexico have a Fintech Law 2.0?
Today, we bring you the latest on the prospects for a new fintech law in the country that pioneered legislation for the sector: Mexico. We also give you an overview of discussions at the 2022 Innovation Forum in Miami this week, and the sector’s latest strategic moves….

Friday Briefing: Santander and Banorte grow digital channels
If you’ve been too busy watching Serena at Money 20/20, let us bring you up to date with the latest news. This week, executives from Mercado Pago and Ualá talk us through the changes and trends on the cards for digital payments in 2023. …

Data, UX and profitability: How Colombian banks seek to personalize digital finance
A panel of experts comprised of executives from Veritran, ADL Digital Lab, Scotiabank Colpatria, Ualá and Davivienda Corredores explain how companies can pivot towards prioritizing customer preferences and putting them at the center …

Open banking in Mexico: HSBC sees challenges of scale rather than technology
The promise of an open banking model that increases inclusion, competition and innovation in the financial sector has yet to become tangible, says HSBC Mexico’s head of digital banking and innovation. …

Digital Payment Trends 2022: Interoperability, Crypto and Cash-out
New business models, further gains in crypto-based payments and—hopefully—increased interoperability are ahead for LatAm payments in 2022, say leaders in Latin America’s payments industry….

These are the five women who led innovation in finance this year
Introducing the Disruptoras 2021: The women who, with their innovation and leadership, changed the future of finance in Latin America this year. …

Mastercard, Visa and AMEX are getting closer to crypto
The big card brands are preparing for a world where cryptoassets are regular currency….

Ecuador fintech law: Architect defends proposal in the face of harsh criticism
Amid controversy over Ecuador’s planned fintech law, one of the legislation’s architects says it’s needed to facilitate the sector’s development…

Digital mortgages: BCP sees loans approved in 24 hours
As banks reevaluate their mortgage businesses, Peru’s Banco de Credito (BCP) is developing fully digital products. But is a 100% digital mortgage possible?…

Acceleration of M&A in fintech gives new impetus to financial rebundling
Shifting power dynamics in financial services are driving a wave of regrouping among banks and fintechs…