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Comerica Bank

Wave of consolidation could save smaller US banks

December 4, 2023

After a dip in US banking M&A activity in 2023, next year may see a wave of consolidation as smaller banks seek new competitive advantages.

Calixto Garcia-Velez

Banesco USA’s CEO bullish on south Florida and Puerto Rico

November 30, 2023

CEO and president Calixto Garcia-Velez explains how the bank is dealing with current commercial real estate woes, while anticipating double-digit loan portfolio growth for 2024.

Colombia retail

Who will benefit the most from Latam’s rise in banking-as-a-service?

November 29, 2023

BaaS is thriving in Latin America, where it is slowly replacing traditional banking services with new systems that put accessibility, simplicity and speed at the core.

Brazil payment

Brazil’s PIX a threat to credit cards, but a boon for banks

November 27, 2023

Compared to Brazil, banks in Europe or the US have lost the payments game.

Alex Contreras

Peru’s economic resilience key to success, says economy minister

November 23, 2023

Peru’s minister of finance and economy, Alex Contreras, explains why firms should still invest in the South American country as it regains its balance following years of social, political and economic commotion.

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Steve Donavan interview

Steve Donovan, managing director, treasury and trade solutions, Citi – View from Felaban 2023

November 20, 2023

Watch our interviews from the Felaban event in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Borja Garcia Fernandez interview

Borja García Fernandez, Citi Social Finance – View from Felaban 2023

November 20, 2023

Watch our interviews from the Felaban event in Miami Beach, Florida.

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David Schwartz interview

David Schwartz, Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) – View from Felaban 2023

November 20, 2023

Watch our interviews from the Felaban event in Miami Beach, Florida.

Daniel Noboa

Ecuador’s banks face double threat of political risk and liquidity challenges

November 17, 2023

The country is in the centre of a storm of political instability, fiscal and financing risks.

Peru Central Bank chairman

Peru’s central bank optimistic on beating inflation

November 13, 2023

The chairman of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru speaks about the country’s plan to lower inflation and further develop its banking sector.