#KYC
This tag collects reporting and analysis on identity verification controls used by banks, fintechs, exchanges, and other digital services across Latin America. Readers will find coverage of fraud, impersonation, and anti-money-laundering risks, along with the operational and security tradeoffs tied to compliance and user onboarding.
Chile CMF tightens KYC and fraud reporting
Chile’s CMF raised KYC standards for fintech and ended duplicated semiannual fraud filings, with new obligations for banks
Sep 13, 2026 · 3 min
Chile tightens cyber, data rules
Chile’s CMF tightened AML due diligence for fintechs and other supervised entities, while ABIF and Microsoft expanded cybercrime cooperation.
Sep 11, 2026 · 4 min
Mexico CNBV allows SMS bank authentication
CNBV’s rule change takes effect Sept. 2, 2026 and allows SMS as an authentication factor for banks in Mexico.
Sep 10, 2026 · 3 min
Argentina's BCRA adds public data to fight fraud
Argentina’s central bank will open public data for instant-transfer operators to detect fraud and illegal gambling, starting in 2026.
Sep 7, 2026 · 4 min
Mexico Tightens Bank Biometrics and AML Rules
SHCP and CNBV set new deadlines for bank biometrics as Mexico advances AML reforms and raises penalties across the sector.
Aug 16, 2026 · 3 min
Mexico, Argentina tighten financial controls
Argentina’s BCRA and Mexico’s SHCP and CNBV issued new rules, including biometric verification for banks and updated reporting requirements.
Aug 15, 2026 · 3 min
Latin America Leads AI Synthetic ID Fraud
Latin America accounts for 48.3% of AI-driven synthetic identity fraud. Banks and fintechs face weaker remote onboarding controls.
Jul 13, 2026 · 38 min