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Sep 2020
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464. Insights: Latin America - fintech's...

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If you're looking for the next big thing in fintech, then look no further than Latin America.

With fintech investments in the region leaping from USD 700 million in 2018 to USD 2.118 billion in just the following year, it's clear to see that things are heating up in fintech's next hottest market. To discuss the growth, impact and evolution of digital finances services, host Sam Maule is joined by some great guests.

In this episode, our panel of guests include:

  • Ximena Aleman - Co-Founder & Chief Business Developer Officer, Prometeo
  • Juan Pablo Ortega - Co-Founder, Rappi
  • Alexandre Álvares - Head of Product, Neon

They dig into what's going on in the region right now, developmental limitations and their underlying social, economic and political factors, and how the future of fintech in Latin America is shaping up.

This podcast is brought to you by Jack Henry Digital the pioneer and creator of personal digital banking that helps community financial institutions strategically differentiate their digital offerings from those of MegaBanks, BigTechs and FinTechs.
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Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. Hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David Brear, Simon Taylor, Jason Bates and Sarah Kocianski and joined by a range of brilliant guests, we cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking.

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Special Guests: Alexandre Álvares, Juan Pablo Ortega , and Ximena Aleman.

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