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Latin America’s Fintech Boom Forces Banks to Evolve

Major Latin American banks are racing toward 100% digital models. Despite the rise of fintechs, traditional banks are determined not to be left behind. Digital transformation is no longer a buzzword in Latin America; it is an existential imperative. Digital natives like Brazilian neobank Nubank, Argentine fintech Ualá, and regional …

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Obama rallies with scandal-plagued Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former President Barack Obama was slammed by critics after headlining a Hampton Roads, Virginia, rally for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger and the Democrats’ statewide ticket that included a somewhat surprise appearance by scandal-plagued attorney general candidate Jay Jones. Jones, who envisioned …

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Egypt and Morocco Drive 2025 Growth

North Africa is emerging as a growth engine, led by Egypt and Morocco. But structural challenges persist. This year again, North Africa is the fastest growing region in Africa and the Arab world. Combined GDP growth in Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya is expected to reach 4% in …

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Latin America Faces Remittance Shock Under New US Tax

The future of the $160 billion industry hangs in the balance as stricter US immigration policies take hold. After a record-breaking 2024, when remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean accounted for a total of $160 billion, or 2.5% of the region’s GDP, according to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), …

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