Financing big-ticket purchases through “buy now, pay later” is a difficult model to get right in Latin America

Messaging app with “gigantic power” gears up for Brazil entry

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Payments systems are quickly adopting crypto

Facilitating new purchasing preferences is key this year

But multiple challenges hinder true interoperability for Peru’s financial services sector

Latin America has made extensive progress in increasing access to finance in the last year, but challenges remain

The Mexican bank is transforming its cross-border payment infrastructure amid huge industry upheaval

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?