Brazilian oil company Petrobras is planning to take advantage of the changing world order in currency terms by reducing its reliance on the US dollar in favour of the euro and sterling markets.
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Brazil’s stock exchange plays catch up
June 30, 2011Previously reliant on their own resources or bank loans to raise capital, companies in Brazil are now recognising the benefits of listing. But it will take a while before the country's stock exchange catches up with others around the world.
BTG Pactual riding high on Brazil's economic strength
June 1, 2011Armed with new capital, BTG Pactual has been busy deal-making this year under the direction of CEO Andre Esteves.
Is Brazil heading for a credit bubble?
March 24, 2011The spike in loans to individuals over the past year has led some analysts to suggest there is a credit bubble in Brazil. Click here to find out more.
Does Brazil have a credit bubble?
March 18, 2011Fears expressed recently that a credit bubble is emerging in Brazil have been dismissed by bankers in the country. However, there are other risks to the country's economy that do concern them.
Wealth management boom in Brazil
January 31, 2011Business is booming for the wealth management sector in Brazil. Large domestic banks still dominate the industry but international players have found plenty of scope to move in on this expanding market.
High rates put the spotlight on Brazil
September 29, 2010Fuelled by high interest rates, the strength of the Brazilian currency should be thwarting growth, but Brazil is not your typical emerging economy, reports Silvia Pavoni.
Bond boom fires up Latin America
March 3, 2010With bank lending drying up last year, many Latin American corporates turned to the bond market to strengthen their cash positions. The resulting boom has instilled a sense of confidence in the region, with firms in Brazil, Mexico and Colombia leading the way. Writer Jason Mitchell
Brazilian banks tread cautiously on expansion
March 3, 2010Recent rumours about Brazilian bank expansion would suggest that the country's main players are thinking big. Itaú Unibanco in particular has been linked with a number of deals across the globe, while Banco do Brasil is believed to be considering a move into Argentina. The reality, however, looks likely to be much more prosaic. Writer John Rumsey
Henrique Meirelles
December 30, 2009Brazil's central bank governor reflects on how the country managed to keep the worst of the financial crisis at bay and what further pitfalls lie ahead on its road to full recovery. Writer Charlie Corbett