Argentina

Argentina is a massive South American nation with terrain encompassing Andes mountains, glacial lakes and Pampas grassland, the traditional grazing ground of its famed beef cattle. The country is famous for tango dance and music. Its big, cosmopolitan capital, Buenos Aires, is centered on the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Puma Sales Drop As Argentina’s Peso Takes Abrupt Dive 
Puma Sales Drop As Argentina’s Peso Takes Abrupt Dive 
January 25, 2024  |  Retail

Footwear brand Puma is cautioning that external challenges are expected to persist throughout 2024.  “For 2024, we foresee the geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges as well...

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Ualá Introduces No-Fee Credit Card in Argentina 
Ualá Introduces No-Fee Credit Card in Argentina 
December 01, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Ualá, a Buenos Aires-based FinTech company, has introduced a no-fee credit card in Argentina.  Backed by prominent investors including George Soros, Steve Cohen and Tencent Holdings,...

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Mastercard to Terminate Co-Branded Card Partnership With Binance
Mastercard to Terminate Co-Branded Card Partnership With Binance
August 24, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Mastercard will terminate its partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Binance Holdings. This decision will impact all four of Mastercard’s co-branded card programs with Binance, which are in Argentina,...

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Mexico and Peru to Follow Brazil’s Real-Time Payments Footsteps
Mexico and Peru to Follow Brazil’s Real-Time Payments Footsteps
June 18, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Despite large proportions of unbanked households hampering real-time payments adoption in Latin America, some countries in the region are expected to see massive real-time payments...

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dLocal Investing $100 Million to Expand in Argentina
dLocal Investing $100 Million to Expand in Argentina
June 16, 2023  |  International

Payment platform dLocal says it is investing heavily in Argentina. The company plans to invest $100 million in that country, while hiring 400 new workers...

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MercadoLibre Sees Growth in Commerce and Financial Services in Latin America
MercadoLibre Sees Growth in Commerce and Financial Services in Latin America
May 03, 2023  |  eCommerce

MercadoLibre says it’s taking advantage of growth opportunities in Latin America. The Latin American eCommerce giant saw its net revenues rise 58% year over year...

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Argentina and Brazil Explore Common Currency
Argentina and Brazil Explore Common Currency
January 22, 2023  |  Latin America

The two biggest economies in South America are reportedly working on a common currency. Brazil and Argentina will announce the project this week, the Financial...

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Empty ‘Ghost Banks’ Are Costly Side Effect Digital Transformation
Empty ‘Ghost Banks’ Are Costly Side Effect Digital Transformation
January 12, 2023  |  Digital Banking

Empty bank branches dotting Argentina are visually underscoring the nation’s transition to digital banking. The world is currently undergoing an unprecedented transformation driven by changing...

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New Map Shows Real-Time Payments Progress in 2023
New Map Shows Real-Time Payments Progress in 2023
January 04, 2023  |  Faster Payments

Real-time payments are becoming table stakes worldwide, driven by intense demand from businesses and individuals. Surveys have found that the availability of fast payments was...

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