Entidad: Banks
Gut renovation: Banco Galicia’s digital strategy
Argentine lender Banco Galicia is overhauling its tech stack to position for emerging digital opportunities, says CIO Fernando Turri…
Political transition rattles Mexico’s fintech industry
- Ahead of Mexico’s change in government, startups complain about delays while the central bank assures continuity
- Secondary regulations on open banking and APIs will be published in 2020, later than expected
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Scotiabank makes blockchain plans for accounts, loans
The financial services sector is set to ramp up implementation of blockchain applications in 2019, says Henry Kesisyan, head of blockchain, during NXTP Labs’ LatAm fintech conference…
HSBC Mexico’s digital strategy: New app, QR codes, and your Facebook likes
Mexican bank wants to become a digital leader, and is working with technology including QR codes and IoT to get there…
Bradesco, Itaú push digital onboarding but pace lags Nubank
Brazil’s biggest banks are investing heavily in technology and making strides in digital sign-ups – but startups remain a threat to consumer business…
Mexico’s banks work on culture change to stay ahead of Big Tech
From agile development methods to blue hair, banks such as BBVA Bancomer and Citibanamex are targeting a more dynamic internal mood…
Brazilian banks prioritize API development
Brazil’s banks are making investments in application programming interfaces a priority as open banking regulations advance…
Bradesco, Itaú test selfies, behavioral biometrics
Brazilian banks have used biometric authentication for over a decade. Now they are turning to next-generation technologies including facial, voice and behavioral recognition…
Big data, AI needed for bank cybersecurity, says OAS
Latin American banks should make better use of emerging tech to boost cyber resilience, says Organization of American States…
Microfinance fintechs in Brazil grow, but banks still dominate
Digital startup lenders can offer better rates and service than Brazil’s largest banks, but remain hindered by regulations…