Associations

Fintech associations and industry organizations shape Mexico's regulatory environment and foster ecosystem collaboration, representing collective interests before regulators like CNBV, Banxico, and SHCP.
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Asociación FinTech México unites 180+ member companies across 9 verticals, led by President Felipe Vallejo Dabdoub (re-elected 2024-2025-2026). The association hosts the FinTech México Festival, FTMX Week, and FinTech Academy courses covering Open Finance and AI Leadership. Their annual Reporte FinTech provides comprehensive ecosystem analysis.

AFICO (Crowdfunding Association), led by President Gerardo Obregón, partnered with Mexico City government (Sedeco) to train 2,578 entrepreneurs on crowdfunding platforms. ‍

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ASAMEP (Payment Aggregators Association), under President Myriam Cosio, advocates for SME digital payment adoption, noting that 7+ million micro and small businesses remain cash-only.

ABM (Banking Association) represents traditional financial institutions and collaborates with fintech associations on regulatory matters, bridging the gap between incumbents and innovators.
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Key functions: Regulatory advocacy, industry standards development, member networking, market research, public policy engagement, and training programs. These organizations serve as essential bridges between startups, established fintechs, traditional financial institutions, and government bodies. For international fintechs entering Mexico, association membership offers valuable market intelligence and regulatory guidance.
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Events: Fintech México Forum 2024/2025/2026, FinTech Academy certification courses, Finnosummit regional conferences.