Argentine Banks File Complaint Against Mercado Libre Over its Fintech Business
This marks a significant escalation in a longstanding dispute between the financial sector and the Buenos Aires-based fintech giant.
Fintechs Transform Banking Landscape in Argentina, Reaching Full Population Coverage
The Argentinian Central Bank recently announced that, with the assistance of non-traditional players such as fintech, the financial system is on the verge of achieving full coverage for the adult population.
Argentine Foreign Minister Lauds Brac’s Social Development and Financial Inclusion Initiatives
Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Andres Cafiero visited BRAC head office on Monday to learn about BRAC's approach to designing anti-poverty solutions, especially with a focus on women's empowerment and financial inclusion of rural women.
Microfinance Clients Facing the COVID-19 Crisis: From Findings to Action for MFIs
This publication presents the main results of MFI client surveys in seven countries (Bhutan, Myanmar, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo, Cape Verde and El Salvador), as well as the concrete measures taken by MFIs to meet the needs expressed by their clients.
Social Protection During the Pandemic: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico
How have policy responses mitigated the impact of the pandemic on poverty in the region?
Argentina’s Central Bank Trials Blockchain for New Interbank Settlement Layer
The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) is testing a new blockchain-powered clearing system that could be used by some of the country's largest financial institutions.