País: Brazil
Bradesco, Itaú push digital onboarding but pace lags Nubank
Brazil’s biggest banks are investing heavily in technology and making strides in digital sign-ups – but startups remain a threat to consumer business…
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…
Brazilian banks prioritize API development
Brazil’s banks are making investments in application programming interfaces a priority as open banking regulations advance…
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…
Bradesco, Itaú test selfies, behavioral biometrics
Brazilian banks have used biometric authentication for over a decade. Now they are turning to next-generation technologies including facial, voice and behavioral recognition…
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…
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…
Brazil tightens cybersecurity rules for payment processors
Brazil strengthens security requirements for payments processors as Mexico consults on secondary regulations for the industry…
Cybersecurity is the new key to financial stability
Forget bank capital: cybersecurity is the key to financial stability today…
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…