This week, we report on the growing competition in the region’s market for interest-bearing accounts. Also, the allure of SME lending brings forth an alliance between Davivienda and Siigo in...
First Republic Bank crisis prolongs ‘capital drought’ for startups
The turmoil at US-based First Republic Bank (FRB) has once again tripped alarms in the highly...
Friday Briefing: Fraudsters increasingly buying up digital accounts
This week, we sound the alarm in Mexico, due to the growing use of digital accounts by fraudsters....
Big Tech in payments: Google Pay’s strategy for Latin America
Google has found a way —indirectly, at least— to make its payment solutions profitable by...
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Friday Briefing: Rappi rules out IPO, Covalto needs more time
This week, we review the progress of the digital real pilot in Brazil, and its impact on the...
Friday Briefing: The most outstanding news on fintech, payments and digital banking in Latin America
This week we tell you that interoperability begins in Peru. Also, startups in LatAm remain uneasy...
Credicorp proceeds with caution on crypto
With last year’s crytocurrency crash in the rearview mirror, Credicorp, Peru’s biggest financial...
BNPL fintechs adjust risk models as economy weakens
The continuous evaluation of credit-risk models and fluctuating macroeconomic indicators has...
Interest rates rise again, and cryptocurrencies strengthen
Macroeconomic tensions grew this week with a fresh quarter-point rate by the U.S Federal Reserve,...
Friday Briefing: The most outstanding news on fintech, payments and digital banking in Latin America
#Strategic Plays Six digital banks apply for licenses in Mexico Mexico's National Banking and...
Brazilian fintech receives US$200m in deposits in two days following SVB bankruptcy
Banks and fintechs that stepped in to help startups move their deposits from the now bankrupt...
Friday Briefing: SVB bankruptcy speeds up crypto regulation
March 17, 2023. #TopStory 🔝 Silicon Valley Bank failure underscores need for crypto...
Friday Briefing: Women, the key to success in fintechs
March 10, 2023 #TopStory 🔝 International Women's Day: Do fintechs help narrow the gender...