The recently approved merger of Banorte and Ixe might not spur a consolidation trend within Mexico's locally owned banks but it is a positive sign of change as the market seeks out growth opportunities and increased liquidity.
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Date: 25-28 March 2011
Location: Calgary, Canada
From March 25 to March 28, 2011, Canada will welcome delegates from 48 member countries to the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). The Meeting will be hosted by the Government of Canada in the modern Western Canadian city of Calgary. Silvia Pavoni, investment editor, covers the key themes and discussions from the event.
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