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AmericasMay 11 2023

Why is Latam struggling with fintech?

Uneven development is curbing excitement about the sector in the region. Barbara Pianese reports.
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Latin America’s regulatory environment, which lags behind those of developed countries, is often described as one of the main challenges for the development of the region’s fintech sector.

It is no wonder that governments in the region are pushing for new laws and regulations to support the industry’s development.

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Barbara Pianese is the Latin America editor at The Banker. She joined from Mergermarket, where she spent four years covering mergers and acquisitions across Europe with a focus on the consumer sector. She holds an MA in International and Diplomatic Affairs from the University of Bologna having studied in Brazil and France as well.
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