Entidad: Fintech
Are all alternative payments trends equal in Latin America?
OPINION: Despite the increased use of digital wallets and bank transfers, cash remains a key form of payment in Latin America, writes Gustavo Ruiz of Paysafe…
Friday Briefing: Nubank delves into web3… what does it mean?
This week, we analyze Nubank’s decision to launch a cryptocurrency in Brazil and knock on the door of web3. Also, Ualá enters the acquiring services field in Colombia and in Mexico, Covalto continues on its path towards an IPO by lining up new financing. All this and more in our weekly briefing….
Friday briefing: Traditional license + digital bank = ?
This week, Banorte advanced plans to launch a digital spinoff – with a brand new banking licence. In Brazil, Creditas reported more loans, but also more losses. And Apple Pay will start operations at the end of this month in Chile. Meanwhile, the fintech Clara is aiming for an IPO after appointing a new CFO….
Enhancing Customer Experience Across the Entire Lifecycle
OPINION: Why is digital customer experience so important in financial services? Jose Vargas of Provenir shares his perspective…
Friday Briefing: Peru plans Pix-style payments system
This week, we start with an exclusive about Peru’s plans for a Pix-inspired instant payment system. Plus, Falabella and Santander discuss BNPL profitability, and Ualá enters the segment via an acquisition….
Friday Briefing: Learnings from Colombia’s crypto sandbox
This week, Colombia’s financial regulator tells us about the lessons learned from the crypto sandbox, the bigtech Meta shuts its remittance pilot in Guatemala and a “funtech” is born in Brazil. We also bring you the latest legal news with iupanaPRO….
Fintech Magalu: Ready to cash in on open finance in Brazil
Magazine Luiza wants to become a supplier of all the products that open finance will enable and, in addition, expects positive growth for the second half of the year…
Friday Briefing: Banks and crypto: caught between users and regulation
Towerbank offers new crypto bank account. Also, big rounds for Kushki and Klar. And interview with the CEO of Revolut in Brazil….
Friday Briefing: Brazil’s senate approves crypto regulatory framework
We analyze the progress of Brazil’s regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. In addition, Mercado Libre initiates legal action against Argentina’s central bank, alleging it took measures that are detrimental to its payments business. We also look at the Argentine debut of Revolut. …
Gender equity: a challenge for financial inclusion
In Latin America, only 15% of women receive the support of a bank to finance their business ventures, according to an IDB study.
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