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The Central Bank of Brazil is gearing up for Pix’s next significant milestone: recurring payments, a strategic move to expand its already significant presence in the growing digital payments market. “After the success of one-time transactions, now is the time for recurring payments”, Carlos Brandt, Pix Management chief at the central bank, said at the […]
Hi guys, welcome to the Fintech Coffee Break. I’m your host, Isabelle Castro. This week I sat down with Josip Rupena, CEO and founder of Milo, to talk primarily about providing mortgages and other financing for foreign nationals. Foreign nationals looking to invest in US properties often met with roadblocks to get approved. US banks […]
Mexico’s payment fintech Clara is moving its headquarters to Brazil, a move driven by its recent acquisition of a central bank license to operate as a payment institution. This shift is expected to catalyse the firm’s expansion efforts, with Brazil positioned to become its premier market by the upcoming year. The Mexican fintech provides corporate […]
Fintechs and banks are not adversaries. They actually have more in common than not. While it is patently true that the rapid digitization of financial services has been an upset to traditional banking, a cohesive partnership between banks and fintechs is proving to be the future of the banking industry. Over the last three years, […]
Card skimming is still a problem in the United States because the victims refuse to take medicines that have long proven safe and effective. Do that, and the pain goes away. But too many fail to heed common sense. According to FICO, in 2023, the number of cards impacted jumped 77% YoY from 70,000 cards […]
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Regulatory engagement is essential for fintech companies and innovative banks as the industry continues to struggle with regulatory uncertainty both in Washington, D.C. and states across the country. It is critically important, now more than ever, to gather industry leaders, academics, consumer groups, and policymakers to further the dialogue and discuss the most pressing regulatory […]
One of the richest areas of fintech innovation right now is in instant payments. The launch over the summer of FedNow has brought heightened awareness to instant payments but there have been other offerings available in this country for some time. My next guest on the Fintech One-on-One podcast is David Watson, the President and […]
Economic challenges have affected individuals nationwide this year. Economic growth has stayed consistently low, and inflation, although declining, has dropped due to drastic rate hikes, pushing the cost of living to new levels. All consumers have felt the pinch. However, according to a new report released today by the Financial Health Network, the impact has […]