Entidad: Startups
The four key LatAm fintech trends for 2019
Andres Fontao, co-founder and managing partner at Finnovista, identifies the growth areas for LatAm fintech this year…
Slow UX could hurt Mexico’s CoDi payments system
The CoDi payments system is designed to help small businesses get paid electronically, but specialists say it may struggle to gain popular takeup…
Partnerships: The top LatAm fintech challenge for 2019
Forming successful alliances with others will be the key challenge for 2019, according to financial technology leaders in Latin America…
The three key tech innovations for LatAm banks in 2019
Artificial intelligence, internet of things, and blockchain will be biggest areas of focus for LatAm banks and fintech startups in the year ahead…
Payments lessons from Asia and predictions for Latin America
OPINION: The evolution of payments in Asia shows potential for Latin America, says Thiago Paiva…
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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Brazilian fintechs get easier access to foreign investment
A regulatory change makes it easier for Brazil’s digital lenders to tap international investors. The change comes as startups, merchants and even asset managers apply to operate independently as direct credit companies and P2P lenders…
Tencent’s Nubank investment brings Big Tech power to Brazil
Chinese tech company’s investment in the Brazilian fintech opens scope for payments, loans, and analytics advances at Nubank…
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…
Distrust, fraud hamper digital payments in Mexico
If the market can overcome fraud and distrust, there’s a lot of growth potential for digital payments in Mexico…