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Tier 1 capital steadily rises at biggest Canadian banks

November 2, 2021

Toronto Dominion Bank, the country’s largest bank by assets, saw its holdings of core capital increase by 41% between 2016 and 2020.

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China’s push into Latin America

November 1, 2021

China’s economic expansion into Latin America has raised questions about the motivation behind such investments and the contractual terms.

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The Banker’s Top 100 Central American Banks 2021

October 28, 2021

The Banker’s Top 100 Central American Banks ranking shows a resilient industry in the face of many challenges.

Allowances for loan losses jump at Costa Rican banks

October 26, 2021

Banco de Costa Rica, the second-largest bank by assets, increased allowances for loan losses by 28% year-on-year in 2020.

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Guyana’s banks prepare for boom

October 20, 2021

Oil is the one-word explanation for the transformation underway in Guyana’s economy and financial system. 

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Chilean banks brave tough environment

October 20, 2021

Change is underway in Chile as its financial institutions face political, economic and operational challenges. 

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New economic and political winds in Chile

October 20, 2021

Presidential elections and the possibility of a new constitution are creating uncertainty for the economic and investment environment in the country. 

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The Banker’s Top 200 Latam Banks 2021

October 20, 2021

Banks across Latin America are proving their mettle in very difficult operating environments.

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Concerns linger over US dollar Libor transition

October 19, 2021

Most banks should have negligible Libor exposures by the end of this year. But pockets of concern remain.

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El Salvador’s bold bitcoin experiment yet to convince banks

October 15, 2021

Bitcoin is now legal tender in the Central American nation, but banks are keen to keep cryptocurrency off their balance sheets.