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Liz Lumley

Are you there, God? It’s us… fintech

May 2, 2023

Fintech’s age of adolescence has arrived. The adult world of JPMorgan beckons. Recent US banking failures have more to do with start-up growing pains than the traditional banking industry.

Nogui Acosta

Finance minister: Costa Rica’s fiscal consolidation on track

April 28, 2023

Costa Rica expects to get off the EU grey list in October, says its finance minister. 

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Will increased supervision strengthen Latam credit co-operatives?

April 27, 2023

The past few years have seen several regulatory changes in a sector that is key to fostering financial inclusion.

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SVB: US regulators have generated “a moral hazard”

March 24, 2023

While the collapse of SVB might have been predictable, what was surprising was the US regulators’ response and the precedent it sets.

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Colombia, Chile and Peru bet on stock exchange merger

March 23, 2023

The proposed integrated exchange of Colombia, Chile and Peru could be a beacon for more international investors if it proves it will be liquid enough and able to attract more issuers.

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SVB fear unfolds in US banking sector

March 21, 2023

Is the ‘one off’ First Republic rescue enough to quell fears in the US banking system? 

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The Banker’s Top 100 US Banks 2023

March 17, 2023

The past year saw a wave of consolidation in the US banking sector, with many regional players expanding their footprint through acquisitions and leaping up the ranking as a result. 

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Is painting China as the predator in Latin American activities reductive?

March 10, 2023

Experts at a think tank webinar were keen to dispel some of the myths regarding China’s relationship with Latin America.

Spanish banks most exposed to Argentina

March 7, 2023

In 2023, the South American country’s high inflation is expected to surpass 100% and economic growth estimated at 0.3%.

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The Banker Shorts March 3

The Banker Shorts – March 3, 2023

March 6, 2023

Your quick guide to the week ending March 3, 2023, on TheBanker.com.