AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Trade Boost: A new IDB/WTO/World Bank report says digitally delivered services exports in Latin America and the Caribbean nearly quintupled to $87.7B in 2024, with a big growth runway if policies improve. Fintech Expansion: Nubank is launching U.S. high-yield savings, credit cards, and remittances via partner banks, aiming to reach underbanked customers and potentially add small-business accounts later. AI Lending Funding: Mexico’s Kapital raised $125M to scale its AI underwriting, reporting strong 1H 2026 growth in loans and deposits. SMB Payments Push: Visa and the IFC plan to back about $200M in credit through ~50 financial institutions across 14 Latin American and Caribbean countries to expand digital payments for underbanked consumers and small businesses. Local Contracting Support: Puerto Rico’s Fort Buchanan is teaming with federal agencies and local business groups to help small firms compete for construction and federal opportunities tied to Army readiness. Contact Center Reality Check: SuccessKPI’s survey finds many contact centers have AI plans but lack governance and data management to make automation work. Healthcare Market Entry: Nanox signed a Costa Rica distribution deal for its Nanox.ARC system, using a partner with CCSS supplier access. Sports Betting Deal: Codere Online became the NFL’s official betting partner in Mexico under a multi-year agreement.
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