Brazil’s banks are grappling with the new challenges of operating in a stable climate. Brian Caplen reports.
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Life after the volcano
December 5, 2005Ten years after volcanic ash forced an abandonment of the island’s capital, the Bank of Montserrat is opening a new headquarters. Hugh O’Shaughnessy reports.
New Fed chairman needs to act decisively
December 5, 2005Alan Greenspan may have left his successor a legacy of policy credibility but with it comes an economy that is worse for wear.
From small beginnings...
December 5, 2005...great things can come, as microfinance pioneer Banmujer shows. Hugh O’Shaughnessy reports from Caracas on how the tiny bank aimed at poor women is attracting international attention and emulation.
Unlikely bedfellows
December 5, 2005With profits healthy, private banks seem happy to play ball with their ideological nemesis, president Hugo Chávez. Jane Monahan reports from Caracas.
Investment grade in reach?
November 7, 2005Argentina’s economic revival is building confidence in its ability to clinch investment grade in a few years’ time. Jason Mitchell reports from Buenos Aires.
Bovespa index will chart corporate behaviour
November 7, 2005As interest in socially responsible investment increases in Brazil, the stock exchange plans an ethical index that will track responsible companies. By Oliver Balch.
CSFB’s long haul pays off in Brazil
November 7, 2005Investment banks are often criticised in emerging markets for being fair weather friends: moving in when times are good, running for the exit when the market turns down. But if you take over a major domestic player, you are pretty much obliged to stick around.
Confidence in Mexico is hard to shake
November 7, 2005As the main political parties choose their candidates for next year’s presidential election, Monica Campbell reports on the contenders, and prospects for the economy and investment if they succeed.
Big plans for a small state
November 7, 2005St Kitts and Nevis is taking steps to sustain stable growth, benefit from regional integration and develop the financial sector according to prime minister Denzil Douglas.