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Interest rate risk poses a challenge for Latam banks
November 6, 2023Banks in the region are more exposed as they use fewer interest rates derivatives, while net interest income is larger than in other regions as a percentage of total revenue.
Latam’s central banks face stern test in 2024
November 1, 2023Monetary policy in the region is decoupling from the US Federal Reserve. Next year will be key to assess whether the region’s central banks have graduated to countercyclical policy and can provide a lesson for the world.
The Banker’s Top 200 Latam Banks 2023
November 1, 2023In 2022, banks’ performance in Latin America and the Caribbean had a boost from rising interest rates and economic growth.
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Nearshoring could unleash Mexico’s potential
October 19, 2023Nearshoring is poised to revolutionise Mexico's trade landscape, potentially adding $168 billion to its non-oil exports in the next five years, reshaping the nation's place in the global market.
Is Argentina about to take a leap into the void?
October 19, 2023The imminent presidential elections will decide which of three paths will be taken to fix the country’s ailing economy. The IMF continues — for now — to tolerate its main debtor.
Why European banks can better withstand interest rate risks than their US peers
October 13, 2023Experts say different supervisory approaches mean mid-size US banks are still vulnerable to interest rate risk, while European banks remain relatively safe. But banks should set aside more capital to ensure a more resilient system.
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Carlos Fernandez, minister of economy and finance, Paraguay – View from IMF 2023
October 12, 2023Paraguay’s economy and finance minister talks to Europe editor Anita Hawser.
Latam innovates on sustainability, but impact assessment is key
October 3, 2023The region has seen a number of financing structure innovations, but more needs to be done to make a real sustainable impact.
Nicolás Grau: Chile sees opportunities in moving to a greener global economy
October 2, 2023Chile is working to reach a balanced economic development while transitioning toward carbon neutrality, writes minister of the economy Nicolás Grau.