Latest articles from Americas

El Dorado finally emerges

May 2, 2003

Spanish banks in Colombia were burnt by the economic downturn, but domestic and foreign players consider the worst to be over. 

Banks under legal siege

March 2, 2003

Wall Street banks are facing damages to the tune of $25bn but are reluctant to set aside reserves as they fear it may encourage new claims. Suzanne Miller reports on the legal battle that threatens to spread overseas.

A brand new image

February 2, 2003

Wall Street is finding that there is no quick fix when it comes to winning back public confidence. Suzanne Miller reports from New York on leading banks' attempts at restoring investor faith