Consternation has greeted US president Donald Trump’s protectionist trade agenda, but it might yet have some surprising benefits.
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Creamfinance finds the perfect blend
January 2, 2017Creamfinance is carving itself a niche in consumer lending, with fast decision-making and clear fees. The company’s co-founder and chief executive explains its philosophy to Silvia Pavoni.
Mexico’s banks upbeat despite domestic and foreign volatility
November 1, 2016With the US as its top export market and substantial exposure to oil prices, Mexico is precariously placed if the US recovery stalls or the oil price remains low. Despite this, the country’s largest banks are well capitalised and remain optimistic for the future, as Jane Monahan reports.
Spanish banks share in New World ills
November 18, 2015
Spanish banks looked to Latin America to bolster their profits during the domestic financial crisis, but this could change as the region faces troubles of its own.
Top 200 Latin American banks ranking 2015: Argentina and Brazil press on in hard times
November 2, 2015The Banker’s Top 200 Latin American banks ranking for 2014 sees Brazilian institutions stay on top, while Argentina maintains its status as most profitable, despite mounting challenges.
TPP to benefit a third of global economy
October 12, 2015
Signatories hope the landmark trade deal will bolster trade worldwide after a tepid recovery from the crisis.
Is Mexico ready to embrace mobile banking?
September 1, 2015The low levels of penetration in mobile banking in Mexico are matched by underwhelming financial inclusion figures. Could a rise in the former bring about an improvement in the latter? Silvia Pavoni investigates.
How reform has revamped Mexico's banking market
April 1, 2015While declining oil prices have chilled investor interest in Mexico’s newly opened energy sector, the longer term prospects for the country's economy have never been better. Silvia Pavoni looks at the lasting impact of 2013's market reforms and of the country’s growing infrastructure pipeline.
Panama leads Latam for profitability
January 5, 2015
Argentina and Venezuela have the lowest impairment rates in Latin America, but this does not reflect healthy economic conditions.
Latam's trade finance path
November 3, 2014Trade finance is emerging as a key part of the Latin American banking business model and is bound to be a hot topic on the agenda at this year's Felaban annual meeting being held in Colombia in November. Ahead of this, The Banker speaks to experts about the challenges and opportunities that this growing business line is creating in the Latin American market.