
Peru's BCRP and SBS tighten payment rules
Peru's BCRP and SBS set new rules for digital payments and open finance, with security, consent and transition deadlines.
Oct 9, 2026 · 2 min
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Peru's BCRP and SBS set new rules for digital payments and open finance, with security, consent and transition deadlines.
Oct 9, 2026 · 2 min

Peru’s lower house approved 90-day executive powers to legislate on cybercrime, with limits on due process and personal data.
Oct 8, 2026 · 3 min

The SBS opened the draft open finance rule for public review. The proposal sets data, consent and participation rules.
Oct 6, 2026 · 2 min

The BCRP approved a digital payment acceptance rulebook with new requirements on risk, fraud, security
Oct 4, 2026 · 2 min

Peru’s SBS now allows digital wallets, apps and bank agents for pension contributions, with required risk and cyber controls.
Sep 28, 2026 · 2 min

Peru’s SBS now allows AFP contributions through digital wallets and apps, with new rules on risk, reconciliation, reversals and data protection.
Sep 25, 2026 · 2 min

Peru’s SBS opened a public consultation on a single incident-reporting scheme for finance, insurance and pensions, with deadlines of up to two hours.
Sep 20, 2026 · 2 min

DS 016-2024-JUS expands data handling duties in Peru and adds rules on minors and the national register.
Sep 20, 2026 · 3 min

Peru’s SBS opened a consultation on a single operational incident report for finance, insurance and pensions, with deadlines as short as 2 hours.
Sep 17, 2026 · 2 min

Ahora Nación filed a bill in Congress to penalize bot and troll networks used in election campaigns, with prison terms of up to 8 years.
Sep 17, 2026 · 4 min

Brazil’s ANPD is revising sanction and oversight rules while expanding enforcement actions tied to TikTok and other platforms.
Sep 16, 2026 · 4 min

SBS issued Resolution No. 02260-2026 on parametric insurance, alongside new regulatory milestones on AI and IFRS in Peru.
Sep 15, 2026 · 2 min

SBS set new rules on market conduct, fees and expenses, with cybersecurity references required from July 3, 2027.
Sep 14, 2026 · 3 min

Peru’s Congress is adding cybersecurity initiatives, but a general law with binding obligations is still pending.
Sep 13, 2026 · 2 min

Peru’s SBS will require current information security and cybersecurity rules in financial user contracts starting July 3, 2027.
Sep 12, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil’s ANPD approved Resolution CD/ANPD No. 32/2026, recognizing the EU as adequate for LGPD data transfers.
Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min

The BCRP and SBS are advancing alias-based payments, open finance and controls on automated credit in Peru.
Sep 10, 2026 · 3 min

Peru’s Cabinet asked Congress for 120 days and 66 powers, centered on security, digital modernization and the economy.
Sep 6, 2026 · 6 min

Peru’s Congress is weighing 66 legislative powers tied to digital modernization, government simplification and cyber measures.
Sep 4, 2026 · 2 min

The executive branch sent Congress a 120-day bill with measures to track, geolocate and block unlawfully used devices.
Sep 2, 2026 · 2 min

The SBS set new authorization rules for financial and insurance entities, including temporary access to consolidated credit reports.
Sep 1, 2026 · 4 min

Peru’s SBS launched a BaaS framework, changed approvals for new firms, and added cooperation on anti-money laundering oversight.
Aug 31, 2026 · 4 min

Peru already has a regulation for its AI law and is pushing national AI and data governance strategies.
Aug 31, 2026 · 4 min

Peru’s banking regulator raised cash limits, tightened controls for cash boxes above 10 UIT, and changed approvals for new firms.
Aug 29, 2026 · 3 min

The SBS and prosecutors signed a deal to expand access to financial records and strengthen cooperation against fraud
Aug 28, 2026 · 3 min

Peru's SBS issued new resolutions and advanced prudential measures as the national cybersecurity strategy moves forward.
Aug 27, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil’s ANPD set short breach-reporting deadlines and stepped up oversight of data officers, with a focus on financial, biometric and health data.
Aug 24, 2026 · 3 min

Peru's SBS is consulting new prudential rules for EAFs and AFP payment channels, with cyber, continuity and operational risk requirements.
Aug 23, 2026 · 4 min

Peru is debating a general cyber law, the rollout of AI rules, and a bill that would penalize criminal praise in media and digital platforms.
Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min

El Peruano says Peru still has no general cybersecurity law. Data protection rules do apply, with a new regulation in force since March 2025.
Aug 21, 2026 · 2 min

Peru is raising cybersecurity, data, and AI governance requirements for banks, with stricter supervision than Argentina
Aug 20, 2026 · 4 min

Peru's SBS opened a consultation on AFP contribution payments and updated prudential and accounting rules for EAFs, with cybersecurity requirements.
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min

Peru’s Congress is moving bills on AI, cybercrime and public management, with new duties for platforms and state entities.
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min

Peru's SBS updated its sanctions regime and opened public consultations on insurance, data, and prudential rules.
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min

Peru’s Congress is reviewing bills on cybercrime, AI governance and digital sexual violence, with a focus on deepfakes and digital identity.
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min

The SBS added new violations and updated its sanctions regime for banks, insurers, AFPs, mutual aid funds and benefit funds in Peru.
Aug 15, 2026 · 4 min

Peru’s debate now includes new rules for identity systems, mobile line limits and penalties for lending bank or wallet accounts.
Aug 15, 2026 · 4 min

Peru already punishes AI-driven sexual content. A 2025 law added two- to six-year sentences and harsher penalties for other cybercrimes.
Aug 11, 2026 · 4 min

Peru’s executive branch asked Congress for legislative powers on security, organized crime and cybersecurity, with a proposed 90-day term.
Jul 31, 2026 · 2 min

Peru’s AI law now has a rollout schedule for health, education, justice, security, and finance, according to a private guide.
Jul 29, 2026 · 2 min

The BCRP ordered banks to accept instant transfers by QR, DNI or mobile number, while more than 50 fintechs may face supervision.
Jul 21, 2026 · 2 min

The BCRP set a June-to-December 2026 timeline for fintechs acting as payment service providers to complete authorization.
Jul 17, 2026 · 2 min

The BCRP enabled instant payments by alias and set new rules for fintech firms, including minimum capital
Jul 16, 2026 · 3 min

Peru’s SBS approved a BaaS framework and gave providers 180 days to align systems, APIs and contracts with new cyber standards.
Jul 13, 2026 · 2 min

Peru’s SBS issued Resolution SBS No. 01741-2026, tightening transparency and customer protection rules for banks
Jul 8, 2026 · 2 min

Peru’s SBS said it approved regulatory changes aimed at strengthening protection for financial-system users
Jul 6, 2026 · 2 min