Here are the unmissable digital banking and fintech webinars for next week, July 13 – 17 

Blockchain is gaining momentum as a tool for the financial industry, but its complexity remains an obstacle to its adoption

B89, a new Peruvian fintech being established by a power-list of local entrepreneuers, is targeting a young client base with modern services

COVID has disrupted the disruptors, with Latin American fintechs often finding more customer demand but tougher financing options

Brazilian lawmakers have delayed data protection laws but are pushing ahead on open banking regulations.

Top News: Key LatAm digital banking and fintech stories this week

Here are the best virtual events in digital banking and fintech in Latin America, from May 11 to 15 

Banks’ digital channels are getting a sharp boost from coronavirus. Will this become a long-term trend?

Mexico’s new Fintech Law is already set to be changed, while specific open banking rules could take up to another year to be defined

Data sharing rules will “really open the playing field” for lending startups in Brazil, say fintech leaders

Brazilian banks face a series of challenges to deal with open banking, says Márcio Schettini, retail banking head at Itaú

Biggest hurdle for users to become loyal regulars comes early in the life cycle, says CEO and founder of Brazilian digital bank Neon

Brazilian banks employ APIs as they look to capture greater share of the retail market

Sura aims for rapid roll-out of personal finance marketplace app, Qiip, in Mexico

Panamanian bank Banistmo is testing gamification and QR payments

Banregio integrates e-commerce and deliveries into its app

Brazilian Central Bank advances with open banking, which is set to bring unprecedented transparency – and competition – to retail banking

Sao Paulo-based neobank prioritizes data analytics, shuns blockchain

An in-depth study of Citibanamex’s digital strategy

Ahead of Mexico’s change in government, startups complain about delays while the central bank assures continuity

As open banking advances, Brazilians are doubling down on APIs

Big Tech could cause “truly important destabilizing effects”, warns González Rosas

Through machine learning, apps and APIs, the Monterrey-based bank aims to get closer to its clients, says CEO Manuel Rivero

A 1-minute tour of the state of fintech regulation in Latin America

Bank is drawing up plan for commercial deals to access data via APIs