mexico

Mexico is a country between the U.S. and Central America that's known for its Pacific and Gulf of Mexico beaches and its diverse landscape of mountains, deserts and jungles. Ancient ruins such as Teotihuacán and the Mayan city of Chichén Itzá are scattered throughout the country, as are Spanish colonial-era towns. In capital Mexico City, upscale shops, renowned museums and gourmet restaurants cater to modern life.

Mercado Pago Applies for Banking License in Mexico
Mercado Pago Applies for Banking License in Mexico
September 25, 2024  |  Digital-First Banking

Mercado Pago, the FinTech arm of MercadoLibre, reportedly applied for a banking license in Mexico earlier this month. The firm sent the application to the Mexican...

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Walmart Mexico ‘Not Only a Retailer’ Under New Boss
Walmart Mexico ‘Not Only a Retailer’ Under New Boss
August 25, 2024  |  Walmart

Walmart Mexico’s new boss is aiming to double its sales amid robust eCommerce competition. Ignacio Caride, who spent more than a decade with online retailer...

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Mexico-Based Unicorn Stori Raises $212 Million to Promote Financial Inclusion
Mexico-Based Unicorn Stori Raises $212 Million to Promote Financial Inclusion
August 06, 2024  |  Investments

Mexican FinTech Stori says it has raised $212 million in equity and debt financing. The new funding, announced Tuesday (Aug. 6), will help Stori develop...

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Aviva Raises $5.5 Million to Provide Financial Services to ‘Underserved’
Aviva Raises $5.5 Million to Provide Financial Services to ‘Underserved’
August 05, 2024  |  Investments

Mexico-based FinTech Aviva has raised $5.5 million in seed funding. “This oversubscribed round highlights the strength of our model’s unit economics, as well as our...

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Blu Financiero Launches Credit Card for Underbanked Consumers in Mexico
Blu Financiero Launches Credit Card for Underbanked Consumers in Mexico
July 23, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Blu Financiero, a FinTech company focused on the underbanked population in Mexico, has launched a “mass market” credit card that has a 99% approval rate...

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US Agencies Warn Financial Institutions About Mexico-Based Timeshare Fraud Schemes
US Agencies Warn Financial Institutions About Mexico-Based Timeshare Fraud Schemes
July 16, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Federal agencies are warning financial institutions about timeshare fraud schemes associated with Mexico-based transnational criminal organizations. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), jointly with the...

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OCN Raises $86 Million to Expand Gig Worker Platform
OCN Raises $86 Million to Expand Gig Worker Platform
July 15, 2024  |  Investments

OCN, a gig worker-focused FinTech formerly called OneCarNow, raised $86 million in equity and debt in a Series A funding round. The firm, based in...

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Argentine FinTech Tapi Raises $22 Million Amid Expansion Into Mexico
Argentine FinTech Tapi Raises $22 Million Amid Expansion Into Mexico
July 14, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Argentina-based payments processor Tapi has reportedly raised $22 million in new funding. The company will use the Series A funding to help fuel its expansion...

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Mexican Payments/Commerce Platform Clip Raises $100 Million
Mexican Payments/Commerce Platform Clip Raises $100 Million
June 18, 2024  |  Investments

Mexico-based digital payments/commerce platform Clip has raised $100 million in new funding. The financing comes from investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Tactical Value, and...

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