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Latin America Sees Booming Digital Banking Sector with Brazil at the Lead
Over the last few years, digital banking in Latin America (Latam) has experienced extraordinary growth on the back of changing customer needs, expanding technological penetration and rapidly evolving regulatory standards. Since 2017, the number of digital banks has more than
Read MoreBrazil and Mexico Emerge as Top Fintech Countries in Latin America
Though the growth of fintech in Latin America (Latam) started later than in other region, it quickly picked up stream. Today, Latam is experiencing an explosion of fintech activity that’s being fueled by rising demand for online banking tools, encouraging
Read MoreMexican Fintech Credijusto Acquires Banco Finterra for Under US$50 Million
Credijusto, a Mexican lending platform for small businesses, announced the acquisition of a local bank Banco Finterra which specialises in financing solutions for small businesses and the agriculture sector. According to Reuters, Credijusto acquired the regulated bank in a deal
Read MoreNeobanks Come for Kids and Teens
Neobanks and digital banks have set new standards in customer experience and expectations, pushing incumbents to get out of their comfort zone and innovate. After accumulating an estimated 39 million users worldwide, neobanks are now coming after the next generation,
Read MoreAn Overview of South America’s Booming Neobanking Sector
South America has seen an exceptionally dynamic evolution of its neobanking landscape, with now more than 30 live neobanks and digital banks that serve over 50 million customers out of the region’s 430 million+ population (+11%), data from Dutch fintech
Read MoreWhat 2021 Holds for Fintechs and Challenger Banks in Mexico
In 2021 we will harvest the seeds of the accelerated adoption and development in technology that 2020 forced upon us. The fintech industry took a leap forward with the user base growing significantly. This will lead to more demands for
Read MoreRapyd Expands Card Acquiring Capabilities in Europe
Rapyd, a fintech-as-a-service company, announced a major expansion of its European platform, adding end-to-end card acquiring capabilities to its payments capabilities. Rapyd now offers a full stack payment acceptance capabilities in Europe including card acceptance through Mastercard and Visa, and
Read MoreNew Report Sheds Light on Booming Challenger Bank Market
The challenger bank trend first emerged in Europe and has progressively gained traction in all parts of the world. Today, challenger banks are growing significantly and attracting big money. According to FT Partners’ newly released The Rise of Challenger Banks:
Read MoreLykke opens Latin American subsidiary in Mexico
Lykke, a Swiss Fintech company building a global marketplace on the blockchain, announces the grand opening of Lykke de México S.A. de C.V., a Mexican subsidiary designed to bring the unique Lykke trading experience to the Latin American market. “We
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