The potential of the Fintech Industry: experts discuss how Fintechs are shaping finance in Mexico and Central America

The fintech sector in Mexico and Central America is growing rapidly and is beginning to transform the financial landscape of the region.

Fintech startups are offering innovative solutions to long-standing challenges in the traditional financial industry, such as limited access to banking services and a lack of credit history. The industry is thriving due to a combination of factors, including increased internet and smartphone penetration, favorable regulations, and a growing middle class eager for new financial products and services.

One of the most significant impacts of the fintech industry in Mexico and Central America is its potential to improve financial inclusion. The region has a large unbanked and underbanked population, which means that a significant portion of the population does not have access to basic financial services such as savings accounts, loans, and insurance.

Fintech companies are stepping in to fill this gap by offering accessible, affordable, and innovative financial products and services. By leveraging technology and digital platforms, fintech companies are enabling individuals and small businesses to access financial services more easily and at a lower cost.

Experts to share best practices for LATAM

Cuantico VC has organized a conversation about this sector that delves into exploring the unlimited potential of the Fintech industry in LATAM, Mexico, and Central America. It immerses participants in the dizzying world of financial innovation where technology and finance merge to revolutionize the regional economic landscape.

The conversation aims to shed light on how digital disruption is reshaping the way people interact with money and provides a unique opportunity for attendees to exchange ideas with visionaries who are shaping the future of finance.

Through this conversation, attendees will learn about the latest fintech trends and solutions that are driving innovation in the region. The discussion will cover a range of topics, including increased internet and smartphone penetration, favorable regulations, and the growing middle class's demand for new financial products and services.

Furthermore, the conversation will highlight the significant impact the fintech industry has on improving financial inclusion, particularly for the unbanked and underbanked populations in the region. Attendees will gain insights into how fintech companies are leveraging technology and digital platforms to offer accessible, affordable, and innovative financial products and services, essential for promoting financial inclusion and driving economic growth.

​Speakers

​Edwin Zácipa, Co-founder and former managing director of the Colombia Fintech Association, Founder of Latam Fintech Hub.

​Christian Jacobsen, Founder of Crema.cm, the first neo-bank in Latin America specialized in Freelancers.

​Marcela Ledezma, Sr. Director of Business Development of NovoPayments.

​Lorena Bin, Venture Partner, Cuantico VC, expert in innovation and digital consumer trends in LATAM.

The conference will take place on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 11 a.m. (GTM-6). You can register and know all the details here.