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.
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Banesco USA’s CEO bullish on south Florida and Puerto Rico
November 30, 2023CEO 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.
Who will benefit the most from Latam’s rise in banking-as-a-service?
November 29, 2023BaaS 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’s PIX a threat to credit cards, but a boon for banks
November 27, 2023Compared to Brazil, banks in Europe or the US have lost the payments game.
Peru’s economic resilience key to success, says economy minister
November 23, 2023Peru’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 Donovan, managing director, treasury and trade solutions, Citi – View from Felaban 2023
November 20, 2023Watch our interviews from the Felaban event in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Borja García Fernandez, Citi Social Finance – View from Felaban 2023
November 20, 2023Watch our interviews from the Felaban event in Miami Beach, Florida.
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David Schwartz, Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) – View from Felaban 2023
November 20, 2023Watch our interviews from the Felaban event in Miami Beach, Florida.
Ecuador’s banks face double threat of political risk and liquidity challenges
November 17, 2023The country is in the centre of a storm of political instability, fiscal and financing risks.
Peru’s central bank optimistic on beating inflation
November 13, 2023The chairman of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru speaks about the country’s plan to lower inflation and further develop its banking sector.