i2c Named Most Innovative Fintech in Latin America by Global Finance Magazine

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i2c Inc. has been named the Most Innovative Fintech in Latin America by Global Finance Magazine. The award recognizes i2c’s AI-driven fraud management solution, which enables financial institutions to modernize risk prevention in real-time, improving security for mobile wallets and digital-first banking across the LATAM region.

How Does i2c Solve Fraud Challenges in Latin America?

i2c Inc. addresses the rising sophistication of digital threats by embedding machine learning analytics directly into its core banking and payments platform. This approach eliminates the need for cumbersome third-party overlays, allowing for real-time risk evaluation at the exact point of transaction authorization. By integrating these capabilities, financial institutions can:

• Detect fraudulent activity earlier in the transaction lifecycle.
• Reduce operational complexity by unifying fraud and payment processing.
• Maintain high approval rates while strengthening security protocols.

“We’re honored to be recognized by Global Finance Magazine as the Most Innovative Fintech in Latin America,” said Matt Pearce, VP, Fraud Risk Management and Dispute Operations at i2c. “As digital payments accelerate across the region, institutions need more agile, intelligent ways to manage risk without adding complexity. This achievement reflects the work our team is doing to help clients modernize fraud prevention with greater speed, precision, and control.”

What Results Has i2c Delivered for Digital Banks?

The AI-driven fraud management technology has already demonstrated significant impact for regional players like Qik Banco Digital in the Dominican Republic. As the nation's first neobank, Qik utilized i2c to establish best-in-market performance across authorizations and chargeback management. The partnership focused on intelligent decisioning and transaction segmentation to optimize growth without increasing risk exposure.

“As the country’s first and only neobank, we believe the future of digital banking lies in striking the right balance between growth, risk, and user experience,” said Arturo Grullón, Executive Vice President and General Manager at Qik. “At Qik, we’re advancing credit and risk innovation through our use of i2c’s fraud solutions, strengthening rule design, transaction segmentation, and intelligent decisioning to continuously optimize approval strategies while maintaining low fraud exposure.”

FF NEWS TAKE:

The recognition of i2c Inc. as a leader in AI-driven fraud management highlights a critical shift in the LATAM market. As digital adoption outpaces legacy security, the move toward embedded risk analytics is no longer optional - it is a competitive necessity. By proving that security doesn't have to compromise user experience, i2c is effectively setting the benchmark for how neobanks and incumbents must scale in high-growth, high-risk environments.