WhatsApp Pay relaunched in Brazil
The payment service was approved by the country's authorities following its suspension in June 2020.
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Technology budgets increase among Brazilian banks
A new survey reveals the current priorities as institutions sought to adapt to requirements stemming from the pandemic.
Customer data sharing under Open Banking commences in Brazil
After being postponed for nearly a month, the most critical phase of the project goes live.
Brazil on track to roll out digital currency in 2022
According to the Central Bank, pilots for the Real Digital project should commence in the fourth quarter despite delays prompted by a strike.
Brazil announces digital currency guidelines
The plans to launch a digital real are part of the central bank's modernization agenda for the country's payments industry.
Brazilian banks see evolution of mobile channels during Covid-19
Financial inclusion via the national emergency aid scheme and the roll-out of instant payments are among the factors boosting adoption of mobile platforms, which account for more than half of all banking transactions in Brazil, according to research.
Santander ramps up facial biometrics in Brazil
The technology will be rolled out to 10 million clients as part of the bank's strategy to boost security and shift more processes to the online channels.
Brazil announces data scope for final phase of Open Banking
The completion of the roll-out in December will mark the start of the migration into Open Finance in the country.
Brazil postpones start of customer data sharing under Open Banking
The next phase of the implementation has been delayed in one month as institutions adapt their systems for the new model.
Final phase of Open Banking goes live in Brazil
The new stage will integrate non-banking services and mark the transition into open finance.