The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and an e-commerce boom have helped digital wallets position themselves as a relevant payment alternative in bank-centered Latin America

Venture capitalists will be more selective this year, after a banner 2021, but there are plenty of reasons to be bullish on the future of fintech and neobanks in the region

The sale of Technisys for $1.1 billion shows banking is fast becoming a side gig for companies in other industries.

Nubank’s IPO shows you can use technology to create a pretty amazing bank even in a tough market

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Turmoil at LendingClub may scare investors but consumers should not necessarily follow. If your credit score is good and you are in a hurry for… Read More »Peer-to-Peer Lending May Still Be Good for Borrowers

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