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, 2021Presidential elections and the possibility of a new constitution are creating uncertainty for the economic and investment environment in the country.
The Banker’s Top 200 Latam Banks 2021
October 20, 2021Banks across Latin America are proving their mettle in very difficult operating environments.
Concerns linger over US dollar Libor transition
October 19, 2021Most 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, 2021Bitcoin is now legal tender in the Central American nation, but banks are keen to keep cryptocurrency off their balance sheets.
Unrest and Covid-19 hits Chilean banks’ ROE
October 8, 2021Banco de Crédito e Inversiones, the country’s largest lender, saw return on equity drop to 8.2% last year from 10.6% in 2019.
Bermudan banks maintain liquidity despite pandemic
October 7, 2021The territory’s largest lender, Butterfield Bank, posted a loan-to-deposit ratio of 39% last year.
Bumpy ride continues for Bolivian banks
October 6, 2021The country’s largest bank by assets, Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz, saw pre-tax profits slump 60% year-on-year in 2020.
Banks’ AML travails suggest a tough road ahead for cryptoassets
September 29, 2021Time will tell as to what extent regulators impose stringent anti-money laundering requirements on cryptocurrency operations.
Bad loan risks rise at Panamanian banks
September 22, 2021MMG Bank Panama saw its non-performing loan ratio rise to 12.8% in 2020.
