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

Customers are flocking to digital channels, but two Credicorp business areas show the downsides of digital transformation

Mexicans made 39,000 payments through CoDi in the first month of operations, with half of those through one bank, according to the latest statistics.

Brazil’s official instant payments-system based on QR codes is taking shape, even as banks and fintechs develop their own apps

Brazilian banks employ APIs as they look to capture greater share of the retail market

Brazilian bank’s digital payments platform boasts digital onboarding and a frictionless experience

As big tech companies are moving into finance, banking as a service is emerging as a new business area for financial institutions