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LatAm’s fintech lenders seek new models amid growing competition
Latin America’s lending fintechs are looking to add new services and functions for clients, as competition in the vertical increases…
WhatsApp Pay set to shake up Brazil’s payments market
Facebook’s messaging app, used daily by millions of Brazilians, will turn the dynamics of the country’s retail payments industry on its head….
ID regulations hinder digital onboarding in Mexico
Digital onboarding has accelerated financial inclusion in Mexico, but regulation “still has room for improvement,” say fintech and regulatory experts…
Salaries “on-demand”: Fintechs gain ground in credit niche
Latin American workers’ cash flow struggles are an opportunity for fintechs – but credit must be paired with financial health tools, say industry leaders…
Bank-fintech interoperability hits the agenda for Peru
Peru’s Electronic Clearing House (CCE) has its sights set on interoperability between banks, savings banks and fintechs – but multiple challenges stand in the way of making it happen…
Brazilian merger creates big lending player, Oxxo launches digital wallet
#TopNews: The key fintech and digital banking news this week: Brazilian merger creates largest lending fintech; Oxxo launches digital wallet; Stori and minu close rounds…
LatAm’s WealthTechs face regulatory and educational challenges
Digital investment platforms are quickly gaining traction, but industry players say regulatory clarity and greater education for users are key for sustainable growth of LatAm’s nascent wealthtech industry…
Competition heats up among Argentina’s digital wallets
Digital wallets are booming in Argentina, and the banks, fintechs and big techs behind them are looking at how they can get a competitive edge over their peers…
Chile unveils crowdfunding law; Banesco Panama invests in tech; Aflore nabs round
#TopNews: The key fintech and digital banking news this week…
Itaú invests in Monkey Exchange; Grupo Modelo ventures into fintech
#TopNews: The key fintech and digital banking news this week: Itaú invests in Monkey Exchange; Grupo Modelo bets on SME fintech; and more…