País: Colombia
Friday Briefing: The digital race heats up in Colombia
This week, we analyze the impact of a US$200 million investment in Colombia’s Lulo Bank. Plus, Kavak expands globally, Peru’s regulator demands interoperability between wallets, and in Chile, Tenpo and Chubb join forces to offer digital insurance….
Friday briefing: Traditional license + digital bank = ?
This week, Banorte advanced plans to launch a digital spinoff – with a brand new banking licence. In Brazil, Creditas reported more loans, but also more losses. And Apple Pay will start operations at the end of this month in Chile. Meanwhile, the fintech Clara is aiming for an IPO after appointing a new CFO….
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….
BBVA’s secret weapon for LatAm market growth
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: 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….
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….
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….
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….
Data, UX and profitability: How Colombian banks seek to personalize digital finance
A panel of experts comprised of executives from Veritran, ADL Digital Lab, Scotiabank Colpatria, Ualá and Davivienda Corredores explain how companies can pivot towards prioritizing customer preferences and putting them at the center …
2022’s largest fintech investment rounds to date
The amounts raised in investment rounds this year are a long way from the highs reached in 2021, underscoring the region’s complex financing climate…