As dozens of Mexican fintech startups wait for licenses under the country’s Fintech Law, others, such as Flink, Cacao and Oyster, have changed direction as a result of a rejection by the regulator
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Friday Briefing: Beyond bank commissions
It’s a busy week for payments news: Today, we talk to Belvo about the future of digital acquiring now that it is a payment initiator in Brazil, and we get the latest on open finance in that country. Plus, Bitso has enabled crypto payments using QR in Argentina, and Colombia’s central bank is preparing to start operating an instant transfer system in 2023.
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Payments and alliances: BBVA’s strategy to continue growing in LatAm
BBVA sees its Openpay gateway opening up new markets for the Spanish banking group while alliances with store chains and fintechs spur adoption of its payment solutions
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Friday Briefing: Blockchain innovation in Argentina’s harvest🌽🪙
This week, we take a look at how blockchain is boosting agricultural lending and attracting the likes of Santander into the arena. In addition Pix heads to Colombia and Kavak obtains US$810 million in financing.
Financial supermarkets in Chile: Ripley tests remittances and Bice microcredit
Executives from Chek and Go Bice explain how these digital platforms have leveraged their parent banks’ product offerings and other advantages of being part of financial group
Friday Briefing: The problem of remittances
This week, we analyze the lure of the remittance business as a result of Ualá’s entry into the vertical. EBANX expands to Africa and we have a new digital bank in Brazil. We also review regulatory highlights with iupanaPRO and learn about the latest signing by Nubank. All this and more in our round-up of the digital finance highlights from LatAm.
Argentina’s MODO steps up payment integration and explores BNPL
MODO, a white label wallet used by most banks in Argentina, is working on an “encapsulated” payment product that will offer a plug and play experience, says the company
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.
Crypto remittances? Wise says not for now
Converting cryptocurrencies into a stable, everyday means of payment is an emerging challenge for fintechs. And until that becomes a reality, using crypto assets to move money across borders is not yet an option for remittance company Wise. The British fintech,...
Friday Briefing: Everyone wants their own marketplace
This week, we look into the trend of financial companies launching their own marketplaces, following the launch of Itaú Shop. Plus, Avianca introduces a wallet under a BaaS deal and AgendaPro enters the fintech world.
Stock market, Acquisitions, Internationalization: Covalto’s route to growth in the fintech arena
David Poritz, co-CEO of Mexico’s Covalto, outlines the SME-focused fintech’s next steps and its acquisition plans, with a view to regional expansion in 2023.
Friday Briefing: Fun finance for Gen Z
This week, with a panel of experts we analyze the strategies of banks and fintechs that want to attract Gen Z users. Also, IDB Group and Davivienda issue a blockchain bond in Colombia, and in Mexico two new fintechs receive operating licenses.
Argentine banks, Chilean banks, Digital lending, E-commerce, Ecosistemas de pago, Mexican banks, Peruvian banks,
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Banks want a slice of BNPL but the challenge is to reach retailers
Peru’s BCP and Argentina’s Banco Galicia are among the banks keen to lead the expansion of the buy now, pay later model in Latin America.
Friday Briefing: Digital credit takes off in Argentina
This week we analyze the growth of digital credit in Argentina with a spotlight on Naranja X. In addition, Covalto prepares to list on Nasdaq through a SPAC, Kushki buys a Mexican acquirer, and Pomelo expands its Series A round.
The Brazilian digital banking trends coming to the rest of Latin America
The potential of open finance and the implementation of digital currencies were two of the topics discussed by executives at Brazil’s Febraban Tech event
Friday Briefing: The latest from Febraban Tech
Today we bring you special coverage of Febraban Tech in Brazil. Plus, Nubank gets a financial license in Colombia, Clara gets a credit line and Colombia Fintech names a new president.
Bice aims to become Chile’s leading BaaS provider
Fresh from launching its Banking as a Service operation, Bice now wants to promote embedded finance and take advantage of Open Banking in Chile
Friday Briefing: Colombia moves ahead with Open Finance
This week, we analyze the uneven pace of Open Finance’s advance in LatAm. Also, Mexico’s Yaydoo was acquired by Paystand, while Nequi was licensed as a financing company in Colombia.
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Fintech pivots: How Mexico’s Fintech Law has sparked strategic shifts for startups
As dozens of Mexican fintech startups wait for licenses under the country’s Fintech Law, others, such as Flink, Cacao and Oyster, have changed direction as a result of a rejection by the regulator
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Friday Briefing: Beyond bank commissions
It’s a busy week for payments news: Today, we talk to Belvo about the future of digital acquiring now that it is a payment initiator in Brazil, and we get the latest on open finance in that country. Plus, Bitso has enabled crypto payments using QR in Argentina, and Colombia’s central bank is preparing to start operating an instant transfer system in 2023.
Friday Briefing: Beyond bank commissions
It’s a busy week for payments news: Today, we talk to Belvo about the future of digital acquiring now that it is a payment initiator in Brazil, and we get the latest on open finance in that country. Plus, Bitso has enabled crypto payments using QR in Argentina, and Colombia’s central bank is preparing to start operating an instant transfer system in 2023.
Payments and alliances: BBVA’s strategy to continue growing in LatAm
BBVA sees its Openpay gateway opening up new markets for the Spanish banking group while alliances with store chains and fintechs spur adoption of its payment solutions
Friday Briefing: Blockchain innovation in Argentina’s harvest🌽🪙
This week, we take a look at how blockchain is boosting agricultural lending and attracting the likes of Santander into the arena. In addition Pix heads to Colombia and Kavak obtains US$810 million in financing.
Financial supermarkets in Chile: Ripley tests remittances and Bice microcredit
Executives from Chek and Go Bice explain how these digital platforms have leveraged their parent banks’ product offerings and other advantages of being part of financial group
Friday Briefing: The problem of remittances
This week, we analyze the lure of the remittance business as a result of Ualá’s entry into the vertical. EBANX expands to Africa and we have a new digital bank in Brazil. We also review regulatory highlights with iupanaPRO and learn about the latest signing by Nubank. All this and more in our round-up of the digital finance highlights from LatAm.
Argentina’s MODO steps up payment integration and explores BNPL
MODO, a white label wallet used by most banks in Argentina, is working on an “encapsulated” payment product that will offer a plug and play experience, says the company
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.
Crypto remittances? Wise says not for now
Converting cryptocurrencies into a stable, everyday means of payment is an emerging challenge for fintechs. And until that becomes a reality, using crypto assets to move money across borders is not yet an option for remittance company Wise. The British fintech,...
Friday Briefing: Everyone wants their own marketplace
This week, we look into the trend of financial companies launching their own marketplaces, following the launch of Itaú Shop. Plus, Avianca introduces a wallet under a BaaS deal and AgendaPro enters the fintech world.
Stock market, Acquisitions, Internationalization: Covalto’s route to growth in the fintech arena
David Poritz, co-CEO of Mexico’s Covalto, outlines the SME-focused fintech’s next steps and its acquisition plans, with a view to regional expansion in 2023.