Mexico Withholds Anti-Money Laundering Data: Finance Week

This week in finance: As Mexico’s UIF withholds international AML data and stablecoin use accelerates under US sanctions, both institutions and individuals are adjusting to an evolving global financial landscape. Experts also stress the growing need for purpose-led credit to fuel MSME expansion, accessible wealth management to improve financial wellbeing, and behavioral tools to support Mexico’s expanding base of retail investors navigating a more complex market environment.

More updates below:

Mexico’s UIF Withholds AML Data Amid US FinCEN Warnings

Mexico’s Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) has, for the first time in over a decade, chosen not to disclose details about its exchange of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing data with international counterparts, according to information confirmed to El Universal.

Purpose-Driven Credit: The Key to Unlocking Real Growth for MSMEs

In Latin America, 70% of micro and small businesses lack access to formal credit, pushing many into debt or early closure despite their economic importance. Mary Carmen Arteaga Palou, COO and Co-Founder, Equality Company, argues that credit, when paired with financial education, is a transformative tool for fostering growth, planning, and professionalization.

Wealth Management: The Foundation of Financial Well-Being

In a context of economic uncertainty and low financial literacy, wealth management must evolve from an exclusive service to a widely accessible tool for financial well-being, says Jorge Iglesias, CEO, Grupo Topaz. By combining AI-driven solutions with user-centered design and transparent practices, financial institutions can help individuals better understand, plan, and take control of their financial futures.

Your Worst Enemy in Investing? It Might Be You

Mexico has seen an explosive 1,800% growth in investment accounts, yet many new investors are navigating markets alone, vulnerable to emotional and behavioral pitfalls. Common mistakes like FOMO, loss aversion, overconfidence, and confirmation bias can quietly erode gains and sabotage long-term goals, writes Luis Felipe Madrigal Mier y Terán Director, GBM Advisors. 

Stablecoins in Mexico: A Real Alternative to Legacy Payment Rails

In the wake of disrupted cross-border banking services, exemplified by FinCEN sanctions against three Mexican financial institutions, Mexican businesses are increasingly turning to stablecoins as a faster, cheaper, and more resilient alternative for international payments, says Andrés Sada, Head of Growth, Caliza. Rather than fully replacing traditional rails, stablecoins are emerging as a critical complementary tool that helps businesses navigate volatility and maintain liquidity in a dollarized global economy.