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28 August, 2018
Chile encourages new card companies, payments processors
Central Bank of Chile proposes new rules to allow more card companies to enter the market, sets out contingency plan for clearing system
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23 August, 2018
Brazil tightens cybersecurity rules for payment processors
Brazil strengthens security requirements for payments processors as Mexico consults on secondary regulations for the industry…
11 June, 2018
Digital wallets raise “regulatory questions”, says Argentina’s Llach
- Salaries paid through digital wallets generate a regulatory question, says deputy governor of Argentina’s central bank
- Financial innovation should be encouraged to flourish: “I hope WhatsApp comes with payments”
- Benefits of cryptocurrencies “unclear”
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28 May, 2018
CityWallet looks to Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico for expansion
- Micropayments startup reaches 10,000 users in Venezuela, launches in Chile
- “Our strategy is simply to enter a niche ignored by banks,” says co-founder
- Blockchain-based product switches NFC technology in Venezuela for QR codes in Chile
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10 May, 2018
MercadoLibre’s narrowing margins show costs of fintech pivot
Shopping website’s payments & lending business finds fast growth but slimmer returns…
30 April, 2018
IFC fintech investor calls on LatAm entreprenuers to pay it forward
Successful fintech founders should help foster next generation, says Kai Schmitz…
26 April, 2018
Alipay hunts for LatAm opportunities after Openpay deal
Chinese payments giant looking for regional deals, but potential acquisition opportunities may be scarce…