Now available in English The Mastercard × CrossTech whitepaper on digital remittances in Latin America.
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From Stablecoins to Smarter FX: Rebuilding Cross- Border Payments

Crossborder Payments, CrossTalks, LATEST, StablecoinsBy Virginia MartinezAugust 13, 2026

Discover how smarter FX infrastructure, stablecoins, and new payment rails are reshaping cross-border payments and accelerating innovation across Latin America.

From Margins to Ecosystems

Articles, Crossborder Payments, CrossTalks, InterviewsBy Virginia MartinezJuly 8, 2026

For years, pricing was one of the primary ways money transfer companies competed.
Lower fees. Better FX rates. Promotional offers. Margins were the battlefield.

Cross-Border Payments through FIs

Articles, Crossborder Payments, Posts CategoriesBy Virginia MartinezOctober 21, 2025

An in-depth conversation on how FIs are navigating the complex landscape of cross-border payment rails, compliance, and the future of correspondent banking.

Análisis de la Industria de Pagos: Tendencias Globales y Regionales

Articles, Crossborder PaymentsBy Virginia MartinezOctober 11, 2024

Amparo Nalvarte analiza las tendencias globales de pagos, el crecimiento fintech del 112% en LATAM y el avance de la inclusión femenina en el sector.

CrossTech Celebrates Success as More Payment Evolution Consulting Advisor in UniTeller’s Acquisition

Articles, Crossborder PaymentsBy Virginia MartinezNovember 30, 2023

UniTeller acquires MORE Payment Evolution. CrossTech celebrates its success as consulting advisor, guiding the strategic cross-border payment deal.

To Keep In Mind | Cross-Border Payments: B2B and Beyond by Hugo Cuevas-Mohr

Articles, Crossborder Payments, MAGAZINEBy Daniela CuevasMarch 8, 2023

Hugo Cuevas-Mohr explores how digital crosstechs disrupt B2B payments, analyzing key regulatory and compliance challenges in the global fintech market.

Opinion | Mudanças do marco cambial para as casas de câmbio no Brasil by Vivian Portella

Articles, Compliance, Crossborder Payments, MAGAZINE, UncategorizedBy Daniela CuevasFebruary 12, 2023

Como o Novo Marco Cambial impacta o mercado no Brasil? Vivian Portella analisa a Lei 14.286, os novos limites de viagem e regras para não residentes.

Blockchain, the solution to cross-border payments

Crossborder Payments, Crypto & Blockchain, MAGAZINEBy Virginia MartinezDecember 16, 2022

Discover how blockchain is transforming cross-border money transfers by removing costly intermediaries to guarantee fast, real-time fiat conversion.

Digital remittance services and its Impact on Remittance Volumes to Africa

Crossborder Payments, MAGAZINEBy Virginia MartinezDecember 8, 2022

Emeka Madu explores how digital remittance services boost transfer volumes to Africa, lowering costs and driving financial inclusion via mobile money.

Revolution or evolution? Digital remittance in Asia Pacific

Crossborder Payments, MAGAZINEBy Virginia MartinezNovember 3, 2022

An analysis of digital remittances in Asia Pacific and how solutions like Visa Direct meet the surging demand for faster, lower-cost cross-border payments.

International Day of Family Remittances – GFRD2015

Crossborder Payments, News & CommentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrJune 15, 2015

The GFRD 2015 in Milan hosts the first International Day of Family Remittances, bringing public and private sectors together to discuss global dynamics.

The Periodic Table of Remittances

Crossborder Payments, News & CommentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrJune 14, 2015

Faisal Khan compiles the Periodic Table of Remittances, mapping 160 items across regulators, fintech platforms, software, and Bitcoin money transfers.

Will Western Union Buy MoneyGram?

Crossborder Payments, News & CommentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrMay 13, 2015

Will Western Union buy MoneyGram? Explore the market debate on potential synergies, regulatory hurdles, and digital disruption from mobile startups.

LEBANON: Remittance Inflows & Outflows

Country Profiles, Crossborder PaymentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrApril 24, 2015

Lebanon’s remittance inflows rose to $8.9B, representing 17.8% of GDP, driven in part by global funds sent to support Syrian refugees in the country.

TURKEY: Remittance Inflows & Outflows

Country Profiles, Crossborder PaymentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrApril 15, 2015

Turkey transitions into a sending market as remittance outflows grow toward $0.5B, while long-term inflows from Western Europe continue to decline.

The Somalian Remittance Crisis

Country Profiles, Crossborder PaymentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrMarch 17, 2015

Hugo Cuevas-Mohr outlines the critical Somalian remittance crisis, exploring bank closures across the US, UK, and Australia, and the role of vital MTO networks.

Money Transfer Business Is on the Rise — Time to Get Out… Or time to get in?

Compliance & Regulation, Crossborder PaymentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrMarch 9, 2015

Explore why US banks are walking away from the rising remittance market due to strict compliance, while new fintech solutions disrupt the landscape.

The Somalian Remittance Crisis: when remittances are needed the most

Country Profiles, Crossborder PaymentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrMarch 9, 2015

The Somali diaspora sends $1.3B yearly, sustaining 1 in 4 citizens. Explore how history and market shifts shaped the critical Somalian remittance crisis.

THE TEN MOST IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE MT INDUSTRY FOR 2014

Crossborder Payments, News & CommentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrJanuary 5, 2015

Hugo Cuevas-Mohr reviews 2014 top money transfer stories, analyzing surging global remittance volumes, strict compliance rules, and digital disruption.

Bank Discontinuance, the G20 and the taxing of remittances

Compliance, Crossborder Payments, De-Risking, News & CommentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrNovember 23, 2014

While the G20 pushes to lower remittance costs, rising bank discontinuance in Australia and new proposals to tax money transfers threaten migrants.

HOW TELCOS, MTOS AND BANKS COULD CRASH OVER REMITTANCES

Crossborder Payments, News & CommentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrSeptember 16, 2014

Hugo Cuevas-Mohr discusses how mobile wallets from telcos, strict bank compliance, and regulatory shifts are reshaping the global remittance ecosystem.

The Ten Most Important Subjects of IMTC USA 2014

Crossborder Payments, IMTCBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrJuly 17, 2014

Review the top ten subjects from IMTC USA 2014, including banking access hurdles for MTOs, Bitcoin remittance designs, and the rise of mobile wallets.

Cross Border Currency Exchange: The US-Mexico Border

Articles, Compliance & Regulation, Crossborder PaymentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrMay 31, 2014

Explore how rising bulk cash smuggling fears and strict compliance rules force legitimate exchange firms out of business along the US-Mexico border.

Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean in 2013

Country Profiles, Crossborder Payments, News & CommentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrMarch 16, 2014

Manuel Orozco analyzes 2013 remittance flows to Latin America, highlighting a $60B total volume and the impacts of immigration controls on growth.

Why Has the Level of Remittances to Latam Stagnated in 2013?

Country Profiles, Crossborder Payments, News & CommentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrFebruary 26, 2014

Industry experts analyze why 2013 LATAM remittances stagnated, blaming strict US migration policies, compliance rules, and banks exiting the market.

The TOP 10 News of the Money Transfer Industry for 2013

Crossborder Payments, News & CommentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrJanuary 10, 2014

Hugo Cuevas-Mohr reviews the top 10 news stories of 2013 for the money transfer industry, analyzing key shifts, compliance trends, and market updates.

Managing the 600 Billion Money Transfer Gorilla

Crossborder Payments, News & CommentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrOctober 11, 2013

Listen to an exclusive podcast on the remittance market, highlighting the strategic shift to digital channels and the importance of cross-border alliances.

Major Year-to-Year increases – Money Transfers Worldwide

Crossborder Payments, Infographics, News & CommentsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrOctober 10, 2013

Explore IMTC’s infographic showing global remittance growth, featuring key volume increases in major markets like India, the Philippines, and Egypt.

Year-to-Year Increases 2012-2013: Latin America Money Transfers

Crossborder Payments, InfographicsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrOctober 2, 2013

Explore IMTC’s infographic on LATAM remittance trends, highlighting strong growth in Guatemala and Nicaragua alongside data drops in Mexico and Argentina.

Remittance Graphs – Honduras

Crossborder Payments, InfographicsBy Hugo Cuevas-MohrAugust 23, 2013

Explore the growth of remittance flows to Honduras, analyzing historical trends, economic crises, migration challenges, and its strong market recovery.

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