Even before the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, investors and depositors had already started shifting their money from banks into more lucrative funds.
Latam central bank governors on the recent banking crisis
April 21, 2023The central bank governors of Bolivia, Chile, Colombia and Guatemala dismiss concerns about increased financial volatility at the IDB.
Slovakia’s central bank bribery case casts shadow on economy
April 18, 2023The head of Slovakia’s central bank has been convicted of bribery, but it is too early to assess the impact.
EU banks well positioned to weather market volatility
April 11, 2023Banks’ share prices and credit spreads have partially recovered since the volatility that followed the confidence crisis surrounding Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley Bank.
Commercial property woes to affect banks
April 4, 2023European lenders are less exposed than US banks.
NPLs still declining but challenges remain
March 28, 2023Structural challenges still impede optimal non-performing loan resolution.
Colombia, Chile and Peru bet on stock exchange merger
March 23, 2023The 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.
Deposit funding becoming more attractive for European banks
March 21, 2023The loan-to-deposit ratio across the continent has decreased since the end of the global financial crisis.
Pakistan’s economy unravels
March 14, 2023The International Monetary Fund is due to release a tranche of over $1bn to the country.
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Is painting China as the predator in Latin American activities reductive?
March 10, 2023Experts at a think tank webinar were keen to dispel some of the myths regarding China’s relationship with Latin America.