Ecuador Superintendencia flags 177 unauthorized lenders for money laundering risk

Ecuador's Superintendencia has identified 177 unauthorized entities raising funds and providing credit since 2025, warning they could conceal money laundering and drug trafficking. The agency is coordinating with the Fiscalía, Policía, and UAFE, indicating an active enforcement effort. This signals heightened regulatory scrutiny in Ecuador's financial sector, though the direct market impact is limited.

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