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February 2023 / VIDEO

Fintechs: Evaluating the Threat to Emerging Markets Banks

After a closer look at the emerging markets banking sector, we’ve concluded the success of fintechs there is yet to be tested

Some financial technology firms, known as fintechs, may present a competitive threat to banks in emerging markets. More than 20% of the fintechs in the world are based in Latin America. However, after taking a closer look at the emerging markets banking sector, we’ve concluded that the success of fintechs in emerging markets is yet to be tested.  

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