You may have heard all the buzz on WhatsApp offering users a mobile payment option for the first time ever within WhatsApp in Brazil. Users would’ve been able to use the payment service for free. Nonetheless, mobile payments through WhatsApp have been suspended by the Central Bank. So why has Read more…
The legal landscape continues to change because of the economic, legal, and privacy impacts of COVID-19. With a population of over 200 million, Brazil has received some of the harshest impact of this epidemic. This means that the Brazilian government has had to adapt like never before. Although COVID has Read more…
Bienvenido a Colombia!, or welcome to Colombia! A country that is home to passionate soccer fans, coffee, and an explosion of fintech in recent years. Colombia has the third most fintech activity in Latin America after Mexico and Brazil. In the last year alone fintech in Colombia grew 26%, seeing Read more…
The Latin American banking system is amongst the most bureaucratic sectors in the world today. Simple tasks such as opening a bank account or getting a loan have an incredibly long and complicated process. In addition, when a customer enters a bank in Brazil, they are subject to airport-level security. For Read more…
Brazil is currently at a major crossroads in the push towards greater connectivity and communication. A major deal with Chinese tech giant Huawei to introduce 5G network power into Brazil has stalled for several weeks. This has increased the chances of Brazil losing some economic competitiveness in the global economy. Read more…
Brazil, the 200+ million-strong population, is becoming heavily reliant on the internet to find information, shop, and complete daily tasks. In fact, by 2023, 78% of Brazilians are expected to have access to the internet, paving a bright future for Brazil e-Commerce. As Brazil’s market size and purchasing power grow Read more…