Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) proposes a rule to bar non-bank fintechs from using ‘bank’ in their name

A draft under public consultation proposes banning institutions authorized by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) from using terms that suggest activities they have no authorization to operate.

 

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