Financial inclusion
Technology in financial inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean – news, analysis and information about technological advances and digital innovation in financial inclusion
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…
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…
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…