Where the UK meets Latin America and Iberia

Latin America has a vibrant technology market, and a deeper partnership would benefit both sides, writes Heros Leask of Redfern Legal.

In the aftermath of Mexico's second Fintech Week on April 3 and 4, and the Canning House Mexico Summit and Finance Conference, it is timely to reflect on the most recent and potentially pivotal developments in the sector. These events highlight the growing importance of digital finance in Mexico and its potential to drive economic transformation, particularly in enhancing financial inclusion and fostering international collaboration.

Mexico and the UK have enjoyed more than two centuries of diplomatic relations and the future of their relationship remains bright. Mexico is the world's 12th largest economy. Its young and increasingly middle class population can offer subsantial opportunities to the world of trade and finance. At the same time, there are notable synergies between governments of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Discover Canning House’s flagship forward-looking report, the LatAm Outlook 2025. Taking its largest economies as our lens, we look ahead at Latin America’s place in the world and key regional trends across politics, economics, security and corruption, society, the environment, and commercial opportunities, over the next five years and beyond.