Entidad: Banks

Nubank watches incumbent, startup competition closely
Competition is growing from traditional banks that are reshaping their internal culture to foster innovation, says David Vélez…

Startups needed for corporate finance, says Citi exec
Bank looks for tech partners to help corporate clients in LatAm reconcile statements…

Mexico fast-tracks open banking rules
Secondary regulations on APIs and open banking are a priority, expected “well before” 2-year deadline, says CNBV’s Carlos Orta…

New regs cut partner bank requirement for Brazilian startups
Lenders can seek authorization to operate independently – but now face tougher tax and accounting rules…

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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Why BNDES is developing its own cryptocurrency
OPINION: How to trace development financing more effectively…

Blockchain enthusiasm builds in Brazil, but not everyone wants to be a pioneer
- Febraban launches blockchain pilot project
- “There’s still a lot of misunderstanding” says developer
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Bitt bets on regtech proposal for Caribbean blockchain pilot
Blockchain developer hopes KYC/AML plans will encourage commercial banks into project with Eastern Caribbean Central Bank…