Private equity is entering 2026 with a fundamentally different playbook. Higher interest rates, tighter credit markets, and increased competition for quality assets have reduced the impact of leverage as a primary driver of returns. In its place, portfolio value creation has become the central focus of private equity strategy. Today’s top-performing firms are rethinking how […]

The banking industry in LATAM is entering 2026 at a critical inflection point. Margin pressure, evolving regulations, rising customer expectations, and non-traditional competitors are forcing financial institutions to rethink how they operate, innovate, and scale. From core banking modernization and cloud platforms to AI-driven operations and embedded finance, the technology decisions made today will shape […]

InsurTech has become the driving force behind digital transformation across the insurance industry. In 2026, carriers, MGAs, brokers, and reinsurers will depend on insurance technology solutions and enterprise insurance technology platforms to modernize policy, claims, and billing systems, improve combined ratios by reducing operating costs and claims leakage and unlock new growth. Analysts expect the […]

In today’s digital-first world, a website is far more than an online brochure, it’s the heartbeat of your business. Customers expect seamless navigation, fast load times, and personalized experiences, while businesses demand platforms that convert, integrate, and evolve with their growth. To stand out, a website must be intelligent, flexible, and user-focused serving not just […]

Preface Creativity has always been at the heart of effective communication, brand building, and business differentiation. But as the digital age accelerates—with content being created, shared, and consumed at breakneck speed—creativity is being reshaped in real time. The rise of AI, shifting attention spans, and an increasingly content-saturated world are redefining what it means to […]

Preface With Paktolus expanding its footprint across Latin America’s financial services sector, now is an ideal time to highlight the progress being made in the region. To gain perspective, we sat down with Gaston Peralta, Paktolus Chief Sales Director for Latin America. With more than 20 years of experience in fintech, core banking systems, and […]

Preface As Paktolus evolves, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about who we are, what makes us different, and where we’re seeing growing traction across sectors, including private equity. So we took a few minutes to reflect and capture the bigger picture. What follows is a short, candid Q&A with Paktolus Senior Partner William […]

The private equity sector in 2025 is confronting an era of profound transition. For years, superior returns were fueled by financial engineering and robust market cycles; today, success increasingly demands operational excellence, technological innovation, and strategic agility. This moment is both daunting and full of promise: for those with the right expertise, the opportunities to […]

Why even the most sophisticated firms can’t do it all alone. It may come as a surprise to some-but not to those on the inside-just how much talent it takes to run a successful private equity firm. On paper, the model is simple: raise capital, deploy it wisely, generate returns. But behind that simplicity lies […]

It’s never just about the tech. It’s about the terrain. Things are rarely what they seem-especially in an emerging business category. Like any sharp marketing team, we’re laser-focused on our client’s direct competitors. After all, everyone in this space is racing toward a version of tomorrow’s “super material.” We’re talking about a substance so resilient, […]