Broker compliance standards must not slip in Argentine market opening: IC official

Argentina's increased opening to global markets should not lead brokers to view wider access as an excuse to relax compliance standards, according to Javier Jara Lindao, LATAM Regional Manager at IC.

Jara Lindao made the remarks during the panel “FX Access, Broker Credibility, and AML in Post-Control Argentina” at Money Expo Argentina 2026. He noted that while the market opening brings opportunities for traders and international firms, it also raises the bar for how brokers conduct their operations.

“More access also means more responsibility. Argentina can open up to the world, but the compliance standard of an international broker shouldn't drop to enter the market.”

Compliance forms part of the trust infrastructure

With growing access to international financial markets, Jara Lindao argued that regulatory frameworks alone are insufficient for building credibility. He said transparency, technology and client experience must all align if brokers are to earn lasting trust.

Anti-money laundering requirements should be seen as an element of that trust infrastructure rather than merely an extra regulatory hurdle, he added.

“AML isn't friction; it's part of the trust infrastructure.”

For brokers aiming to build sustainable operations in Argentina and across Latin America, he said credibility must ultimately be proven through the client experience.

“Trust isn't bought with a licence or built with marketing; it's built trade after trade.”

Looking forward, Jara Lindao sees the convergence of technology and trust, along with stronger ties with introducing brokers and trading communities, as increasingly vital for the industry's growth throughout Latin America.