The Mexico Insurtech Summit 2026 brings together leaders, innovators and decision-makers who are transforming the insurance industry through technology. It is a space designed to discover how innovation, digitalization and new technological solutions are redefining the way we understand, operate and build the insurance of the future. During the event, sector executives, insurers, start-ups, investors…
En Español – Digital banks continue to expand offerings despite macroeconomic headwinds – Brazil’s Nubank is the largest neobank in the world – Governments back simple payment systems to maximise benefits of digital banking – Innovation with super apps suggests new avenues for attracting customers Despite wider economic challenges such as inflation and supply chain…
– Globally investment funds saw outflows in 2022 and ESG funds were no exception – Companies unlisted in developed markets may be undervalued due to ratings discrepancies – ESG investment to support energy transition and disaster-relief efforts – Emerging markets are prioritising ESG projects despite market turbulence As financial markets experience significant headwinds…
– Emerging financial technology sector boosts inclusion and liquidity in emerging markets – Nonbank entities compete with traditional financial institutions for market share – Cryptocurrency uptake remains strong as governments eye e-currency adoption – Remittances and informal economies provide resilience amid economic headwinds Even as the global economy grapples with…
Public-private collaboration aimed at boosting digital payments and reducing cash usage in the Bahamas has made gains in a relatively short timeframe. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, policymakers have invested in technological infrastructure on the supply side while incentivising digital payments on the demand side through a mixture of debit and credit cards, and cashless point-of-sale…
Environmental, social and governance issues are a growing focus in Mexico, particularly social inclusion and transparency, followed by other governance and environmental matters. The financial sector has taken a leadership role in this space by pursuing voluntary initiatives to bolster anti-corruption efforts and encourage the adoption of ethics codes in the sectors in which it operates. It also…
– Emerging markets are leading the world in cryptocurrency adoption – Cryptocurrencies are seen as a safe haven amid macroeconomic and inflationary pressures – Many African nations are leveraging cryptocurrencies to increase financial inclusion – NFTs and gaming are encouraging new adopters, even in countries with trading bans Despite global financial headwinds and significant declines…
– Cryptocurrency-linked crime reached a record high of $14bn in 2021 – Although a nascent segment, crypto insurance is emerging as a solution – Crypto has played a significant role during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Amid record levels of cryptocurrency crime, a number of emerging markets are looking at ways to strengthen their cryptocurrency-related protections. As the uptake of cryptocurrencies…
– Chile launched the world’s first sovereign sustainability-linked bond earlier this year – Growing trend of climate-friendly debt issuance in emerging markets – Total sustainable debt reached a record $1.2trn in 2021 Emerging markets are harnessing environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics to raise debt and fund their energy transitions, with Chile recently becoming the first…
– Fintechs focused on remittances are capturing legacy lenders’ market share – The UN and other bodies are calling for remittance fees to be capped at 3% – Emerging markets have been at the forefront of mobile-first fintech growth – Cryptocurrency is also increasingly disrupting the remittances space A number of remittance-focused financial technology (fintech) start-ups are gaining…
