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#regulación financiera

This archive brings together reporting on the rules, oversight, and compliance pressures shaping the financial sector through a cybersecurity lens. Readers will find coverage of regulatory requirements, data protection, risk management, and the obligations banks, fintechs, and other players must navigate across Latin America.

Uruguay BCU Expands Financial Controls

The BCU will add an online process for virtual asset providers and require a sworn declaration before new fundraising activity.

Aug 22, 2026 · 3 min

Peru's SBS tightens sanctions and opens consults

Peru's SBS updated its sanctions regime and opened public consultations on insurance, data, and prudential rules.

Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min

Argentina: BCRA and UIF tighten digital controls

Argentina’s BCRA and UIF are adding monitoring, digital retention and accounting requirements for financial entities.

Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min

Uruguay's BCU Prepares Open Finance Law for 2026

Uruguay’s central bank plans an Open Finance bill for 2026, aiming for stronger data control and wider interoperability.

Aug 15, 2026 · 2 min

BCRA Updates PSP Rules in Argentina

Argentina’s official gazette and central bank published updates for payment service providers and financial institutions on July 29, 2026.

Aug 4, 2026 · 2 min

Brazil Central Bank classifies PSAVs as Type 3

Brazil’s BCB 580/2026 brings virtual asset service providers into the prudential regime, with capital rules and a transition through 2028.

Jul 27, 2026 · 39 min

CNBV Approves Nu to Operate as a Bank in Mexico

CNBV gave Nu final approval to operate as a bank in Mexico. The company said customers will see no immediate changes.

Jul 13, 2026 · 1 min

Peru and Uruguay Move Ahead on Financial-Sector

Peru’s SBS said it approved regulatory changes aimed at strengthening protection for financial-system users

Jul 6, 2026 · 2 min