New business models, further gains in crypto-based payments and—hopefully—increased interoperability are ahead for LatAm payments in 2022, say leaders in Latin America’s payments industry.
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Mexico joins the crypto wave, plans to have CBDC in 2024
The decision by the Mexican central bank (Banxico) follows similar steps by peers in the region towards issuing central bank digital currencies
Big Tech in Finance, Cybersecurity in finance, Digital channels, Digital currencies, Digital lending, Financial inclusion, Fintech investment, New digital business models, Open banking & APIs, Technologies of the future,
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Regulation, big tech and APIs: The key digital finance trends in LatAm for 2022
2022 will also be the year of APIs, neobank financing and fintech regionalization, according to a survey of Latin American industry experts
Digital channels, Digital lending, Financial inclusion, New digital business models, What Changed Digital Finance in 2021,
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BNPL is among new credit models gaining popularity among banks and fintechs
Series2021: While buy now, pay later products got off to a slow start in Latin America, they’re set to proliferate next year
Big Tech in Finance, Challenger banks, Digital channels, Financial inclusion, Fintech investment, What Changed Digital Finance in 2021,
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LatAm fintech sees increased competition from Big Tech
#Series2021: Big Tech firms showed a growing interest in the region’s financial service industry this year, with Meta, the owner of Facebook, leading the way
Argentine banks, Brazilian banks, Chilean banks, Digital channels, Digital currencies, Peruvian banks, What Changed Digital Finance in 2021,
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Digital currencies gained support among central banks in 2021
#Series2021: Central banks in several countries announced plans to introduce their own digital currencies, following the lead of Caribbean nations
Digital channels, Digital currencies, E-commerce, Financial inclusion, What Changed Digital Finance in 2021,
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New digital payment platforms grew in 2021, spurred on by pandemic
#Series2021: The use of central bank-backed instant payment platforms intensified, led by Brazil’s Pix, which is used by almost two thirds of the population
Challenger banks, Digital channels, Financial inclusion, Fintech investment, Mexican banks, UX, What Changed Digital Finance in 2021,
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Acquisitions and rebundling were key trends of 2021
#Series2021: Fintechs bought banks and other startups to expand their product offering as rebundling gathered pace, above all in Mexico
Biometric authentication facilitates customer acquisition and retention
Leading financial institutions in Mexico are already employing Veridas biometric technology for remote customer onboarding and identity verification using facial or voice authentication
Brazilian banks, Challenger banks, Digital channels, Financial inclusion, Fintech investment, New digital business models,
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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%.
Blockchain in finance, Digital channels, Digital currencies, Financial inclusion, Fintech investment, New digital business models, Technologies of the future,
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Mastercard, Visa and AMEX are getting closer to crypto
The big card brands are preparing for a world where cryptoassets are regular currency.
From prepaid cards to credit cards: a challenge for fintechs
Prepaid cards are good for market entry, but many fintechs are looking to credit products in order to scale
Ecuador fintech law: Architect defends proposal in the face of harsh criticism
Amid controversy over Ecuador’s planned fintech law, one of the legislation’s architects says it’s needed to facilitate the sector’s development
“We all lose”: Fintechs reject tax on crypto operations in Argentina
Argentine Fintech Chamber said was unexpected and will likely push more users to operate in the informal sector.
Digital mortgages: BCP sees loans approved in 24 hours
As banks reevaluate their mortgage businesses, Peru’s Banco de Credito (BCP) is developing fully digital products. But is a 100% digital mortgage possible?
Colombia proposes voluntary open finance
Colombia’s regulator want open finance be voluntary
Banking as a service, Brazilian banks, Challenger banks, Digital channels, Financial inclusion, Open banking,
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Brazil’s BS2 looks to new business models under open banking
Brazilian bank BS2 aims to develop new business models and services by signing up to Brazil’s open banking framework
CBDCs: Brazil’s central bank advances “real digital”
Central Bank of Brazil works on official cryptocurrency, “digital real”, which will target retail payments and aims to drive innovation and new business models
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Digital Payment Trends 2022: Interoperability, Crypto and Cash-out
New business models, further gains in crypto-based payments and—hopefully—increased interoperability are ahead for LatAm payments in 2022, say leaders in Latin America’s payments industry.
Post
Mexico joins the crypto wave, plans to have CBDC in 2024
The decision by the Mexican central bank (Banxico) follows similar steps by peers in the region towards issuing central bank digital currencies
Mexico joins the crypto wave, plans to have CBDC in 2024
The decision by the Mexican central bank (Banxico) follows similar steps by peers in the region towards issuing central bank digital currencies
Big Tech in Finance, Cybersecurity in finance, Digital channels, Digital currencies, Digital lending, Financial inclusion, Fintech investment, New digital business models, Open banking & APIs, Technologies of the future,
Post
Regulation, big tech and APIs: The key digital finance trends in LatAm for 2022
2022 will also be the year of APIs, neobank financing and fintech regionalization, according to a survey of Latin American industry experts
Digital channels, Digital lending, Financial inclusion, New digital business models, What Changed Digital Finance in 2021,
Post
BNPL is among new credit models gaining popularity among banks and fintechs
Series2021: While buy now, pay later products got off to a slow start in Latin America, they’re set to proliferate next year
Big Tech in Finance, Challenger banks, Digital channels, Financial inclusion, Fintech investment, What Changed Digital Finance in 2021,
Post
LatAm fintech sees increased competition from Big Tech
#Series2021: Big Tech firms showed a growing interest in the region’s financial service industry this year, with Meta, the owner of Facebook, leading the way
Argentine banks, Brazilian banks, Chilean banks, Digital channels, Digital currencies, Peruvian banks, What Changed Digital Finance in 2021,
Post
Digital currencies gained support among central banks in 2021
#Series2021: Central banks in several countries announced plans to introduce their own digital currencies, following the lead of Caribbean nations
Digital channels, Digital currencies, E-commerce, Financial inclusion, What Changed Digital Finance in 2021,
Post
New digital payment platforms grew in 2021, spurred on by pandemic
#Series2021: The use of central bank-backed instant payment platforms intensified, led by Brazil’s Pix, which is used by almost two thirds of the population
Challenger banks, Digital channels, Financial inclusion, Fintech investment, Mexican banks, UX, What Changed Digital Finance in 2021,
Post
Acquisitions and rebundling were key trends of 2021
#Series2021: Fintechs bought banks and other startups to expand their product offering as rebundling gathered pace, above all in Mexico
Biometric authentication facilitates customer acquisition and retention
Leading financial institutions in Mexico are already employing Veridas biometric technology for remote customer onboarding and identity verification using facial or voice authentication
Brazilian banks, Challenger banks, Digital channels, Financial inclusion, Fintech investment, New digital business models,
Post
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%.
Blockchain in finance, Digital channels, Digital currencies, Financial inclusion, Fintech investment, New digital business models, Technologies of the future,
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Mastercard, Visa and AMEX are getting closer to crypto
The big card brands are preparing for a world where cryptoassets are regular currency.