Latin America

Latin America is a group of countries and dependencies in the Western Hemisphere where Romance languages such as Spanish and Portuguese are predominantly spoken; it is broader than the terms Ibero-America or Hispanic America.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Most Midmarket Companies in Latin America and Caribbean Use Working Capital Solutions
Most Midmarket Companies in Latin America and Caribbean Use Working Capital Solutions
October 31, 2023  |  SMBs

It is becoming more expensive and complex for companies to operate globally, and firms need better access to money to keep their businesses afloat.  Inflation...

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Entersekt to Authenticate Plata’s Mexico Credit Card Offering
Entersekt to Authenticate Plata’s Mexico Credit Card Offering
October 23, 2023  |  Authentication

Mexican FinTech Plata chose Entersekt to provide authentication services for its new credit card. The partnership will allow for low-friction payment authentication with “risk-aware 3D...

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Airwallex to Acquire Mexico Payments Company MexPago
Airwallex to Acquire Mexico Payments Company MexPago
October 19, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform for businesses, has announced a deal to acquire MexPago, a Mexico-based payment service provider. This acquisition marks Airwallex’s entry...

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i2C and Banco de Credito Launch iO Banking App in Peru
i2C and Banco de Credito Launch iO Banking App in Peru
October 17, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

Peru’s Banco de Credito (BCP), has joined forces with digital banking and payments solutions provider i2c Inc. to introduce the digital banking platform, iO, the...

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Nearly 50% of European Firms Rely on Overdrafts From Corporate Bank Accounts
Nearly 50% of European Firms Rely on Overdrafts From Corporate Bank Accounts
October 17, 2023  |  Loans

Accessing working capital solutions is crucial for growth corporates — often referred to as middle market firms — around the world. However, the choices available...

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Fiserv Strengthens Distribution Network in Brazil With Skytef Acquisition
Fiserv Strengthens Distribution Network in Brazil With Skytef Acquisition
October 13, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Global payments and financial technology company Fiserv has acquired Skytef, the primary distributor of Software Express payment solution SiTef. This strategic move aims to strengthen Fiserv’s distribution network in...

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Venture Capital Firm Kaszek Raises $1 Billion for Latin American Startups
Venture Capital Firm Kaszek Raises $1 Billion for Latin American Startups
October 09, 2023  |  Investments

Latin America’s largest venture capital (VC) outfit has reportedly raised $1 billion this year. The Brazilian firm Kaszek is waiting for new deal opportunities to present themselves,...

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Cobre Raises $13 Million to Expand Payment Automation Platform
Cobre Raises $13 Million to Expand Payment Automation Platform
October 05, 2023  |  Investments

Cobre has reportedly raised $13 million to take its treasury platform beyond its native Colombia. As TechCrunch reported Thursday (Oct. 5), the company plans to enter Mexico...

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FTC Strengthens Cooperation With Latin American Partners to Fight Fraud
FTC Strengthens Cooperation With Latin American Partners to Fight Fraud
September 29, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has partnered with consumer protection authorities from four Latin American countries — Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru — to combat cross-border fraud....

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