A huge surge in payments and e-commerce has brought a number of disruptions and challenges, according to a new report launched today

Real-time payments are rapidly becoming a reality across Latin America, but getting customers to use them regularly remains a challenge.

Changes in regulation and technology are moving financial services towards open banking in Latin America

Transfiya, a new instant payment system built by the fintech Minka with ACH Colombia, is gaining strength, but challenges remain.

La Curacao and RadioShack operator Unicomer launches fintech, aims to expand its QR payments and point of sale lending app across LatAm

Virtual assistants offer benefits for clients wanting help 24/7, but incorporating them into the digital strategy requires careful planning

Blockchain is gaining momentum as a tool for the financial industry, but its complexity remains an obstacle to its adoption

EXCLUSIVE: Banorte-Rappi joint venture targets innovative financial offerings on a huge scale, says Juan Guerra

Here are the best webinars and online events in the digital banking and fintech sector in Latin America, from June 15 to 19 

Digital platforms and integrations are growing in importance for Latin American financial services, say execs from banks and fintechs

COVID has disrupted the disruptors, with Latin American fintechs often finding more customer demand but tougher financing options

Argentine banks nab Nubank exec for digital payments venture; Santander InnoVentures invests in a55

Brazilian lawmakers have delayed data protection laws but are pushing ahead on open banking regulations.

A surge in e-commerce has hastened growth of digital payments – but can the acceleration continue?

Banks are joining forces in Brazil, Mexico and Peru to develop interoperative instant payments systems

As covid-19 drives a surge in e-commerce purchases, digital retailers are facing unique challenges

Banks’ digital channels are getting a sharp boost from coronavirus. Will this become a long-term trend?

Scotiabank Peru, BBVA and Interbank find fast uptake with PLIN, to facilitate free and immediate peer-to-peer transfers, although interoperability is in question

Mexico’s new Fintech Law is already set to be changed, while specific open banking rules could take up to another year to be defined

Mercado Pago is applying to become a financial institution in Chile, IFPE in Mexico, says Chile CEO Matias Spagui

Brazilians use messaging app to chat with Bradesco’s bot, renegotiate debt at Banco do Brasil, as digital banking surges

Outlook 2020: AI, open banking and institutional processes are biggest priorities for digital and innovation leaders at LatAm banks in 2020

Brazilian banks face a series of challenges to deal with open banking, says Márcio Schettini, retail banking head at Itaú

Brazilian merchant acquirers are developing super apps, loan products and banking platforms as core business gets tough

Loan losses at Mercado Credito Brazil highlight the difficulties of fine-tuning digital lending businesses