The Americas Financial Services Sector Research Highlights

Economic News

How digital banking is transforming access to finance in Latin America and the Caribbean
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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…

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Could better reporting bolster ESG funds in emerging markets?
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– 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…

Economic Update

Emerging Market Trends 2022: Payment Solutions
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– 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…

Growth and Recovery Report

Report: How has public-private collaboration boosted digital and cash transformation in the Bahamas?

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…

ESG Report

Report: The financial sector's central role in tackling ESG issues in Mexico

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…

Economic News

Emerging markets lead uptake of cryptocurrency despite bear market
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– 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…

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How are emerging markets combatting cryptocurrency-related crime?
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– 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…

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Sustainability-linked bonds: a financing solution for emerging markets?
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– 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…

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How fintechs are revolutionising remittances in emerging markets
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– 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…

Economic News

Will cryptocurrency expansion continue among emerging markets in 2022?
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– Cryptocurrency uptake continued to grow exponentially in 2021 – Emerging nations led the world in terms of crypto adoption – The new incarnation of blockchain-based currencies is driving uptake – Adoption is set to expand despite ecological and economicconcerns Emerging markets were at the forefront of last year’s massive growth in global cryptocurrency adoption. With this…

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