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Ukraine-Russia Conflict Shakes Global Economy

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Emilio Aristegui By Emilio Aristegui | Junior Journalist and Industry Analyst - Wed, 03/02/2022 - 14:29

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will most likely wreak havoc on the global economy, said S&P Global Ratings. With no ceasefire in the horizon, uncertainty continues to reign throughout the EU and the world.

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Pay-On-Demand Minu Offers New Approach

Linking wages to effort in employee labor is vital for people to improve their financial decisions, according to Nima Pourshasb, CEO and Co-Founder, Minu. Pourshasb highlighted that only 12 percent of Mexicans have a savings account; mainly due to lack of interest, complex mechanics to allocate payrolls and the lack of returns from banks. For employees who just began saving, the introduction of small amounts of savings is vital to promote financial inclusion.

Ukraine-Russia War Could Disrupt Mexican Market and Economy

The recent conflict is likely to bring higher inflation, disrupt financial markets and reduce growth, complicating Mexico’s economic recovery. The Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) fell to levels not seen since January, according to Reuters. The Mexican Peso also suffered a 1.4 percent setback due to the unfolding war. Mexico’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard explained that the country will maintain diplomatic relations with Russia.

Mexico Struggles with Inflation

The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) reported that the country continues to face adverse conditions regarding inflation, as it seeks to implement adequate economic policies to ease the pressure. “The Governing Board evaluated the magnitude and diversity of the shocks that have affected inflation and its determinants, the risk that contaminate the expectations of medium and long terms and price formation, as well as the greatest challenges in the face of tightening global monetary and financial conditions,” reads Banxico’s press release.

Fintech is Making a Difference

Juan José Cervantes, Managing Partner, Trebol Capital, explained the two reasons why fintech is being successful. “First, the flexibility that fintech companies have against the different players in the industry to be able to perform different functions much faster and with a much more personalized approach. Secondly, they propose solutions to problems that the traditional financial industry cannot solve, either due to regulation or operation, to generate greater efficiency in the use of resources.”

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine will Cause Major Disruptions

S&P Global Ratings explained that possible scenarios for the world economy will most likely include the shock of global markets, uncertainty for investors and supply chain disruptions around the world. The human cost of the conflict will cause a major toll for the world’s morale, while roiled financial markets and an increase in oil prices will also affect the global economy, said S&P.

Financial Inclusion is a Priority for Mexico

Emilio González, General Manager, Nu, explained the importance of financial inclusion. “In a country like Mexico, where financial inclusion is extremely low, even compared to countries with similar development in Latin America, we believe that increasing financial inclusion means a great deal. It can have a huge impact on the overall economy and wellbeing of millions of Mexicans.”

Remittances Register Annual Increase

Banxico announced that remittances grew 19.6 percent annually in 2021. While Mexican remittances sent abroad remained at similar levels during Jan. 2021, remittances from around the world to Mexico increased. “In the first month of 2022, income from remittances from abroad stood at US$3.9 billion derived from 10.6 million transactions, with one shipment average of US$371,” reads Banxico’s press release.

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