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
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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.
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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
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“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.
Colombia proposes voluntary open finance
Colombia’s regulator want open finance be voluntary
Argentine banks, Banking as a service, Brazilian banks, Chilean banks, Financial inclusion, Fintech investment, Mexican banks, New digital business models, Open banking & APIs, Peruvian banks,
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Acceleration of M&A in fintech gives new impetus to financial rebundling
Shifting power dynamics in financial services are driving a wave of regrouping among banks and fintechs
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
Alternative data is fueling lending growth in LatAm
Banks and fintechs are leveraging alternative data sources to analyze the credit risk of personal and business borrowers
Payroll lending is booming in Colombia as digital credit models drive growth
Fintechs are taking advantage of Colombia’s direct payroll deduction system to deliver loans to higher-risk borrowers; but some warn current rules are limiting growth
Crowdfunding in Peru: New rules add to LatAm’s fintech regulation push
Peru is catching up to Latin American regional leaders with a new crowdfunding regulation, which it hopes will not just spur the local fintech industry – but also help local small businesses access capital.
Kaszek, Addi, capture fresh capital; Peru readies its regulatory sandbox
This week’s key fintech and digital banking news: Kaszek raises US$ 1bn to invest in LatAm startups; Peru readies its regulatory sandbox
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
tyba and OpenPay go international; Chile limits interchange rates
This week’s key fintech and digital banking news: tyba and OpenPay go international; Chile sets limits on interchange rates
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
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
Closing the gender gap, a pending task in financial inclusion
The financial sector continues to create spaces for inclusion, but there are still important – and urgent – challenges to digitize the base of the pyramid and address the adoption gap between men and women
Kiki del Valle: Fintechs can play a “vital role” in financial inclusion
Fintech companies need to remain agile and flexible and rely on the right industry partners to develop the right tools for every financial need, says Kiki del Valle, EVP Market Development for Mastercard Latin America and the Caribbean
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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
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.
Blockchain in finance, Digital channels, Digital currencies, Financial inclusion, Fintech investment, New digital business models, Technologies of the future,
Post
Mastercard, Visa and AMEX are getting closer to crypto
The big card brands are preparing for a world where cryptoassets are regular currency.
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.
Colombia proposes voluntary open finance
Colombia’s regulator want open finance be voluntary
Argentine banks, Banking as a service, Brazilian banks, Chilean banks, Financial inclusion, Fintech investment, Mexican banks, New digital business models, Open banking & APIs, Peruvian banks,
Post
Acceleration of M&A in fintech gives new impetus to financial rebundling
Shifting power dynamics in financial services are driving a wave of regrouping among banks and fintechs
Banking as a service, Brazilian banks, Challenger banks, Digital channels, Financial inclusion, Open banking,
Post
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
Alternative data is fueling lending growth in LatAm
Banks and fintechs are leveraging alternative data sources to analyze the credit risk of personal and business borrowers
Payroll lending is booming in Colombia as digital credit models drive growth
Fintechs are taking advantage of Colombia’s direct payroll deduction system to deliver loans to higher-risk borrowers; but some warn current rules are limiting growth
Crowdfunding in Peru: New rules add to LatAm’s fintech regulation push
Peru is catching up to Latin American regional leaders with a new crowdfunding regulation, which it hopes will not just spur the local fintech industry – but also help local small businesses access capital.
