Peruvian banks
Banks want a slice of BNPL but the challenge is to reach retailers
Peru’s BCP and Argentina’s Banco Galicia are among the banks keen to lead the expansion of the buy now, pay later model in Latin America. …
Financial inclusion goes at full throttle in Peru with BN’s first digital bank account
The project to give access to a free and digital bank account received a boost in the pandemic, almost 2 million Peruvians have joined….
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….
Digital currencies gained support among central banks in 2021
#Series2021: Central banks in several countries announced plans to introduce their own digital currencies, following the lead of Caribbean nations…
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…
Digital mortgages: BCP sees loans approved in 24 hours
As banks reevaluate their mortgage businesses, Peru’s Banco de Credito (BCP) is developing fully digital products. But is a 100% digital mortgage possible?…
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…
Interview: Banks should be customers’ invisible partner
Banks must invest in innovation in order to change their negative image, even though it may take time before they see the results, says Claudio Rodrigues, technology leader at Banco Ripley in Chile…