Chile is working to reach a balanced economic development while transitioning toward carbon neutrality, writes minister of the economy Nicolás Grau.
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BNPL a double-edged sword for Latam banks
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BofA enables digital payment flows for Canadian commercial customers
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Mexico’s fintech law “needs a shake-up”
August 31, 2023Of the 650 fintechs in operation in Mexico, just 46 operate under its 2018 fintech law. Industry experts lament its shortcomings.
High interest rates hinder AI adoption
August 25, 2023Banks on both sides of the Atlantic are struggling to invest in tech, but US lenders are at risk of falling behind.
Mexican retailers get into the banking business
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Nearshoring in Mexico could be an opportunity for banks
August 9, 2023Canada and economies across Asia have grown their share of US imports faster than Mexico in recent years. There are now signs of a turnaround.