Entidad: Startups
Threat of big tech remains in Mexico despite Fintech Law
Banks and regulator agree: big tech companies storming into the Mexican market could leave competitors behind…
Mexico’s fintechs step into new legal era with secondary regulation details
Startups will need to be strategic and spend more to comply with new rules – but the specifics of the fintech law will drive investment…
Credit card registry opens fintech opportunity in Brazil
Planned rules to track credit card receivables centrally could drive competition, tech in Brazilian payments and SME finance…
Banxico toughens card issuer rules, encourages innovation
New regulations for debit and credit card transactions in Mexico will encourage tech innovation to fight fraud, central bank hopes…
Argentine insurers get greenlight for fintech investments
Regulators allow Argentina’s insurance companies to invest in startups via venture capital funds…
Brazil tightens cybersecurity rules for payment processors
Brazil strengthens security requirements for payments processors as Mexico consults on secondary regulations for the industry…
Ex-BTG Pactual partners build #TheNextBigFin team
C6Bank, a new digital bank backed by BTG’s chairman and two ex-partners, is on a hiring spree in Brazil – and nabbing talent from leading institutions…
Brazilian banking and its disruptors
Are the days for huge Brazilian bank spreads numbered?…
Nexoos gets pre-Series A round, preps for banking license
The Brazilian peer to peer lender has raised capital through local wealth advisory Loyall to grow operations as it applies for a banking license…
Argentine fintech leaders call for better regulation
Clearer definition of fintech rules would help startups, say industry specialists…