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Latin American Economy & Business - September 2017 (ISSN 1741-7430)
Region: Fintech making an impact in Latin America
A wave of new technology-based financial companies (known as FinTechs) is spreading through Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). A study published in August notes that they are bringing innovation and change, and potentially reaching parts of the population previously not served by traditional financial products. However, they also pose regulatory challenges.
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