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
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…
LatAm gig economy boom drives fintech opportunities
On-demand platforms in Latin America are partnering with banks, fintechs and insurers to deliver integrated financial and e-commerce solutions…
Beyond an account: The challenges of financial inclusion in Latin America
Latin America has made extensive progress in increasing access to finance in the last year, but there are still many areas that could benefit from digital solutions and collaboration…
Financial inclusion in Mexico: Digital payments struggle to take off
The informal economy, high cash usage, and slower than expected incorporation of digital payments are hindering financial inclusion in Mexico…
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…