This week, we review Itaú BBA’s investment outlook for what’s expected to be a challenging year in Brazil. In addition, the largest payment acquirer in Chile is for sale, Astropay arrives to Peru, and Kueski hires an ex-Stripe exec.
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Friday Briefing: EBANX and PayPal discuss payment trends for this year
This week, we explore the biggest trends in digital payments in LatAm for the year ahead, with comments from EBANX and PayPal. Also, BBVA debuts its app for senior citizens and Santander Openbank opens three innovation hubs. In addition, we present our regulatory forecasts for 2023.
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Friday Briefing: The five most-read news stories of 2022
In our last publication for 2022, we share the biggest stories that impacted our industry this year: from wallets and loans based on alternative data to cryptocurrencies and embedded finance.
We resume publishing on January 9, 2023.
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Friday Briefing: Microloans create opportunities for fintechs and borrowers
We explore how cell phone data is being used to improve risk assessments for microlending in Mexico, and NIBank introduces a new credit card. In addition, Binance stays afloat despite massive withdrawals, and another fintech receives a license in Mexico.
Friday Briefing: Paying with your face in Qatar
This week, we speak to Visa about their pilot for payments using facial biometrics at the World Cup in Qatar. We also bring you a wrap-up of our Women in Digital Finance event and fresh developments in Mexico, where Nubank has secured a new operating license and Ualá now offers personal loans.
Friday Briefing: Will Mexico have a Fintech Law 2.0?
Today, we bring you the latest on the prospects for a new fintech law in the country that pioneered legislation for the sector: Mexico. We also give you an overview of discussions at the 2022 Innovation Forum in Miami this week, and the sector’s latest strategic moves.
Friday Briefing: Brazilian fintechs get boost from regulator
In the week of Brazil’s debut in the World Cup, we analyze measures designed to give impetus to the region’s largest ecosystem. We also review positive financial results from Stone and PagSeguro and highlight Nu’s decision to open a waiting list for savings accounts in Mexico.
Friday Briefing: A regional Pix is already a “real possibility”
This week, we explore the growing likelihood that Pix could spread across the region. In addition, we hear Mercado Pago’s view on cryptocurrencies at a time of tension in the sector, Nubank reports its first profit, and Google launches GPay in Mexico.
Friday Briefing: Neobanks are no longer the favorites
In a chaotic week for the tech world in the U.S., we bring you a more upbeat outlook for LatAm from Quona Capital, which just set up a new fund. Also, Mercado Pago, Bradesco and Inter report encouraging results for Q3 and Mexican beverage and retail group Femsa buys a payment aggregator, underscoring its digital commitment.
Friday Briefing: Banco BCI rides the crypto wave
This week, we analyze the Chilean banks’ openness towards the crypto industry, Mercado Pago launches a crypto exchange in alliance with Paxos, and fintechs including Spin, Remessa Online and Ping continue to come up with solutions for international payments.
Friday Briefing: Santander and Banorte grow digital channels
If you’ve been too busy watching Serena at Money 20/20, let us bring you up to date with the latest news. This week, executives from Mercado Pago and Ualá talk us through the changes and trends on the cards for digital payments in 2023.
Friday Briefing: Digital credit takes off in Argentina
This week we analyze the growth of digital credit in Argentina with a spotlight on Naranja X. In addition, Covalto prepares to list on Nasdaq through a SPAC, Kushki buys a Mexican acquirer, and Pomelo expands its Series A round.
Friday Briefing: Colombia moves ahead with Open Finance
This week, we analyze the uneven pace of Open Finance’s advance in LatAm. Also, Mexico’s Yaydoo was acquired by Paystand, while Nequi was licensed as a financing company in Colombia.
Friday Briefing: Argentina: Bye-bye ank and hello YOY
This week, Itaú shut its digital wallet in Argentina, ank, and Chinese lender ICBC launched one of its own, YOY. In addition, Mexico’s Klar buys an artificial intelligence company and BCI starts operations in Peru.
Friday Briefing: BNPL under pressure
This week, we analyze the future of BNPL from Kueski’s perspective, PicPay Bank gets the green light in Brazil and Itaú acquires a digital broker. In addition, Mercado Pago obtains a credit line from Goldman Sachs.
Friday Briefing: About that crypto winter
We analyze what the dreaded “crypto winter” means for Latin American exchanges. The real estate unicorn Habi obtains a line of credit and applications for fintech licenses accumulate in Mexico.
Friday Briefing: Banks and crypto: caught between users and regulation
Towerbank offers new crypto bank account. Also, big rounds for Kushki and Klar. And interview with the CEO of Revolut in Brazil.
Friday Briefing: Uncertainty in Colombia
The election in Colombia spells uncertainty for the fintech sector. while Argentina and the Dominican Republic head towards open banking regulations. Here’s what you need to know this week.
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Friday Briefing: Itaú: Challenging investment landscape in Brazil
This week, we review Itaú BBA’s investment outlook for what’s expected to be a challenging year in Brazil. In addition, the largest payment acquirer in Chile is for sale, Astropay arrives to Peru, and Kueski hires an ex-Stripe exec.
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Friday Briefing: EBANX and PayPal discuss payment trends for this year
This week, we explore the biggest trends in digital payments in LatAm for the year ahead, with comments from EBANX and PayPal. Also, BBVA debuts its app for senior citizens and Santander Openbank opens three innovation hubs. In addition, we present our regulatory forecasts for 2023.
Friday Briefing: EBANX and PayPal discuss payment trends for this year
This week, we explore the biggest trends in digital payments in LatAm for the year ahead, with comments from EBANX and PayPal. Also, BBVA debuts its app for senior citizens and Santander Openbank opens three innovation hubs. In addition, we present our regulatory forecasts for 2023.
Friday Briefing: The five most-read news stories of 2022
In our last publication for 2022, we share the biggest stories that impacted our industry this year: from wallets and loans based on alternative data to cryptocurrencies and embedded finance.
We resume publishing on January 9, 2023.
Friday Briefing: Microloans create opportunities for fintechs and borrowers
We explore how cell phone data is being used to improve risk assessments for microlending in Mexico, and NIBank introduces a new credit card. In addition, Binance stays afloat despite massive withdrawals, and another fintech receives a license in Mexico.
Friday Briefing: Paying with your face in Qatar
This week, we speak to Visa about their pilot for payments using facial biometrics at the World Cup in Qatar. We also bring you a wrap-up of our Women in Digital Finance event and fresh developments in Mexico, where Nubank has secured a new operating license and Ualá now offers personal loans.
Friday Briefing: Will Mexico have a Fintech Law 2.0?
Today, we bring you the latest on the prospects for a new fintech law in the country that pioneered legislation for the sector: Mexico. We also give you an overview of discussions at the 2022 Innovation Forum in Miami this week, and the sector’s latest strategic moves.
Friday Briefing: Brazilian fintechs get boost from regulator
In the week of Brazil’s debut in the World Cup, we analyze measures designed to give impetus to the region’s largest ecosystem. We also review positive financial results from Stone and PagSeguro and highlight Nu’s decision to open a waiting list for savings accounts in Mexico.
Friday Briefing: A regional Pix is already a “real possibility”
This week, we explore the growing likelihood that Pix could spread across the region. In addition, we hear Mercado Pago’s view on cryptocurrencies at a time of tension in the sector, Nubank reports its first profit, and Google launches GPay in Mexico.
Friday Briefing: Neobanks are no longer the favorites
In a chaotic week for the tech world in the U.S., we bring you a more upbeat outlook for LatAm from Quona Capital, which just set up a new fund. Also, Mercado Pago, Bradesco and Inter report encouraging results for Q3 and Mexican beverage and retail group Femsa buys a payment aggregator, underscoring its digital commitment.
Friday Briefing: Banco BCI rides the crypto wave
This week, we analyze the Chilean banks’ openness towards the crypto industry, Mercado Pago launches a crypto exchange in alliance with Paxos, and fintechs including Spin, Remessa Online and Ping continue to come up with solutions for international payments.
Friday Briefing: Santander and Banorte grow digital channels
If you’ve been too busy watching Serena at Money 20/20, let us bring you up to date with the latest news. This week, executives from Mercado Pago and Ualá talk us through the changes and trends on the cards for digital payments in 2023.