News of cash

Argentina’s reign of cash tips nears its end amid a fintech boom

10-08-2024 15:31 Tips are finally going digital in Argentina thanks to both a boom in financial technology.

Argentina has surplus harvest, but farmers want more from Milei

22-06-2024 09:03 Farmers are delaying agricultural sales as they wait for President Javier Milei to eliminate taxes and exchange barriers.

BILLS, BILLS, BILLS

Argentina to issue 20,000-peso bills as inflation eclipses 211%

12-01-2024 09:55 Argentina is preparing to offer larger denomination peso bills in an attempt to simplify daily transactions.

Election 2023

Argentina’s banks load up on liquidity before weekend’s election

15-11-2023 13:02 Local banks load up on the most liquid assets to ensure they could accommodate a potential surge in peso withdrawals ahead of run-off vote.

Currency woes

A US$500-million cash pile at Argentina’s main airport unnerves banks

19-10-2023 00:06 Banks have seen a sharp increase in dollar withdrawals at their branches ahead of the election. Forced to import cash to meet the surge in demand, a government move meant to stem “irregularities” in foreign trade has compounded concerns.

NATIONAL ICONS

Kiosco de barrio: Why Argentines remain local to their local shop

19-04-2023 22:01 Despite the growth of chain stores, this typically Latin American business remains a family one. Inspiring customer loyalty and offering a friendly ear, 70% of Argentines visit once a week, a new survey reveals.

by Enrique Garabetyan

BLOOMBERG

Ghost banks limp along in Argentina, staying open as costly ATMs

10-01-2023 17:44 Ghost branches — no longer serving clients who require anything beyond an ATM, but not technically closed — have become a common sight in Argentina. As customers increasingly do their banking via smartphone apps and online, providers are pushing to close physical locations. But regulators won’t let them.

News of cash

Argentina’s reign of cash tips nears its end amid a fintech boom

Argentina has surplus harvest, but farmers want more from Milei

Argentina to issue 20,000-peso bills as inflation eclipses 211%

Argentina’s banks load up on liquidity before weekend’s election

A US$500-million cash pile at Argentina’s main airport unnerves banks

Kiosco de barrio: Why Argentines remain local to their local shop

Ghost banks limp along in Argentina, staying open as costly ATMs

Argentina names Hezbollah operative allegedly behind AMIA, Israeli Embassy attacks

Milei is Argentina’s most popular leader but disapproval grows

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