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Nubank Secures Brazil Central Bank Approval for Full Banking License

Key Facts

1Nubank received approval from the Central Bank of Brazil to acquire Banco Porto Real de Investimentos S/A.
2The new license allows the company to hold a full banking license in Brazil, complementing its three existing operational licenses.

Nubank received approval from the Central Bank of Brazil to acquire Banco Porto Real de Investimentos S/A. The company stated on its official website that this new license allows it to hold a full banking license in Brazil, complementing its three existing operational licenses for payment institutions, credit and financing, and securities brokerage.

The regulatory milestone follows Nubank's announcement of 45 billion Brazilian reais in domestic investments this year, nearly double the amount from two years ago. This expansion occurs amid broader economic shifts in Brazil, where the annual inflation rate reached 4.63% on November 12, 2026, and monthly retail sales grew by 0.2% as of November 13, 2026.

The Central Bank of Brazil's National Monetary Council is scheduled to meet on November 19, 2026, an event closely tied to the regulatory framework governing financial institutions like Nubank.