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Nubank debuts on the stock market
In the the first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange, the shares closed at a US$11.25, an increase of 25%….
Nubank IPO raises US$ 2.6 billion in landmark deal for Brazilian fintech
Nubank raised US$2.6bn in a landmark IPO for Latin American fintech on Wednesday. Here’s a look into Nubank’s strategy – and the IPO’s implications…
Fintech in Peru: New rules could open door to LatAm’s digital giants
Proposed regulations to scrap bank branch requirements could open the door for regional fintech leaders such as Nubank or Ualá to seek a foothold in Peru…
Brazil’s Pix plots ambitious expansion after massive growth
Ciab 2021: Pix, Brazil’s new instant payments system, has been greeted with huge adoption – and now the system’s architects are planning further expansion to incorporate more corporate payments services and further broaden the user base…
Softbank invests in Konfio and Atom; Colombian neobank Iris unveils strategy; Brazilian banks call for level playing field
This week’s key fintech and digital banking news: Investments for Konfio and Atom Finance; Iris, a neobank launched by a traditional Colombian player, shares its plans; Brazil’s biggest banks call for an equal regulatory footing…
Brazilian digital banks attract new customers amid pandemic
Leaders of digital banks in Brazil say the onset of the covid-19 crisis has driven greater adoption of their services by customers of all demographics…
PayPal and Mercado Libre join forces; Samsung Joins Nubi; Financial inclusion in Latam grows
#TopNews: The most important news of the week on digital banking and fintech in Latin America…
Banks, Fintechs: Platformification value is growing
A trend for platformification is set to grow in Latin America, as execs from Kubo, Citibanamex, Financiera Dann Regional, and others, say that integrations and digital platforms are increasingly important….
Top Digital Banking and Fintech Webinars: Lending innovation; Bank technology and more
Here are the best Latin American digital banking and fintech webinars and online events during the week of 25 to 29 May…
Coronavirus: Demand for fintech loans jumps in LatAm
The economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic is having a fundamental impact on Latin America’s lending and leasing fintechs…