New rules for risk management in payment arrangements, introduced by the Central Bank (BC) last week, should increase the level of security of the sector, in the assessment of the President of the Brazilian Association of Credit Card and Service Companies (Abecs), Giancarlo Greco. According to him, the changes have been widely discussed with the market.
He said, during a press conference on sector data for the third quarter of this year, that “the movement is positive, as it brings new components to some participants, such as brands and subacquirers.” The flags are already reviewing their regulations to submit to the B.C.
“The model gives the impression that we will have a safer environment, so you can grow stronger.”
For Greco, the new structure strengthens responsibilities and creates clearer rules to mitigate risks. “It is a positive move, expected and widely discussed. I see it having a positive impact, as it presents participants with a better scenario than what the sector has already presented.”
The President of Apex also commented on the recent changes in Workers’ Food Program (PAT)Which sparked strong reactions from A closed arrangement benefits companiesas it turns out value. the Apis represents Open arrangement companies. “For us, who already have an open model, I think it’s complementary,” he said. “It’s the path that the regulator has decided to take, which is to make the market more open. I don’t see an immediate impact on us here. It unites the two sectors in terms of capture, convenience, security and speed.”
Greco also stated that sector growth this year should be close to Apex’s forecast, between 9% and 11%. In 2026, the association also expects double-digit growth, although it has not finalized its forecast yet.
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