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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….

Friday Briefing: Rappi, Mercado Pago among 60 fintechs waiting for license in Mexico
We look at how regulation is fueling expectations for faster growth in the Mexican fintech sector in 2022. In addition, the iPhone turns into a payment terminal….

To scale, digital payments must be as easy as sending a message
Cash is retreating, but there is still plenty of room for financial institutions to roll out intuitive solutions, says the head of payments systems at Mexico’s central bank. …

Facebook charges into LatAm financial services
While it is a niche pilot, the company signaled it has big ambitions for the product. …

Argentina’s digital wallet tax frustrates fintechs – Nubank wants to chat – Revolut enters Mexican remittances
Here’s the top news in digital banking, fintech and payments across Latin America and the Caribbean this week…

Customer experience: Can banks have it all?
Customers associate digital banks with empowerment – but value the inherent trustworthiness of traditional banks, according to an analysis of millions of online personal finance conversations….

Inclusion: Digital trust’s pivotal role in economic growth
Digital Intelligence Index highlights the value of digitalization and trust in securing economic resilience and prosperity…

Payments and E-Commerce LatAm: Trust grows as transactions surge
The pandemic has propelled greater trust in digital payments and e-commerce in Latin America, resulting in a surge of transactions – but also a number of disruptions and new challenges, according to a new report launched today…

Career path: Driss Temsamani, LatAm Head of Digital Channels and Enterprise Banking, Citi
Driss Temsamani, is LatAm head of digital channels and enterprise banking at Citi. Here’s how he got there…

Cybersecurity is the new key to financial stability
Forget bank capital: cybersecurity is the key to financial stability today…