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A Customer-Centric Solution Helped a Bank and an Insurance Company Prevail
The global economic tailspin provides banks in Argentina with an opportunity for growth

While today’s economic fluctuations are unprecedented, the world economy is no stranger to market turmoil or stresses in the financial sector. For instance, Argentina experienced one of its worst financial crises in 2001 when nervous investors began sending their money abroad, causing a “run” on banks.

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