This statistic displays the opinions of fintech entrepreneurs regarding the sector's regulation in Latin America as of 2018. Approximately 44 percent of respondents stated there was no specific regulation in Latin America, whereas 14 percent thought regulation was excessive.
Opinions on fintech regulation in Latin America as of 2018
Characteristic
Share of respondents
There is no specific regulation but it is necessary
35%
Regulation is adequate or specific regulation is not necessary
35%
Regulation is excessive
14%
There is no specific regulation and it is not necessary
* Including respondents in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay.
The original question posed on the survey was: "How would you describe the current regulatory environment for your startup and Fintech segment in your country?".
The source did not specify the date or type of survey.
Percentage points exceeding 100 percent are probably due to rounding.
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Inter-American Development Bank. (November 15, 2018). Opinions on fintech regulation in Latin America as of 2018 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/966746/opinions-fintech-regulation-latin-america/
Inter-American Development Bank. "Opinions on fintech regulation in Latin America as of 2018." Chart. November 15, 2018. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/966746/opinions-fintech-regulation-latin-america/
Inter-American Development Bank. (2018). Opinions on fintech regulation in Latin America as of 2018. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/966746/opinions-fintech-regulation-latin-america/
Inter-American Development Bank. "Opinions on Fintech Regulation in Latin America as of 2018." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 Nov 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/966746/opinions-fintech-regulation-latin-america/
Inter-American Development Bank, Opinions on fintech regulation in Latin America as of 2018 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/966746/opinions-fintech-regulation-latin-america/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Opinions on fintech regulation in Latin America as of 2018 [Graph], Inter-American Development Bank, November 15, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/966746/opinions-fintech-regulation-latin-america/
