Lenders in the country are feeling the effects of a three-year-long economic crisis.
Icelandic banks' rebounding net income
September 27, 2022While banks in the Nordic country recorded higher net income in 2021 than in 2017, inflation and increasing house prices may prove challenging in the near term.
Is dollarisation back in fashion?
September 22, 2022As the Latin American region battles with inflation, the use of the greenback is set to increase. Does the dollar represent a concrete possibility or a legacy of the past?
Latam’s finance solutions to bolster trade
August 17, 2022Trade flows have recovered and the region is experimenting with new financing instruments and digitalisation.
Latin American banks rebound but face challenges
August 9, 2022The region has seen strong recovery post-pandemic, but obstacles to growth are forming in the shape of rising energy and food prices, inflation and impending political events.
Mexico’s rebounding economy at a crossroads
August 1, 2022Inflation and the rate hikes are likely to dominate Mexico’s economic landscape this year, although foreign and domestic investment might address long-term challenges.
Mexican banks show resilience amid macroeconomic headwinds
July 29, 2022Solid capitalisation is a key strength but Mexican lenders may face slower credit demand this year.
Banco de México confident inflation can be kept under control
July 29, 2022Victoria Rodríguez Ceja, governor of the Mexican central bank since January, shares her views about inflation, monetary policy, financial inclusion and the banking sector in the country.
BTG Pactual keeps performance crown, while Itaú gains ground in Brazil
July 4, 2022While Itaú Unibanco remains the largest Brazilian bank, it is the smaller BTG Pactual that outperforms its peers.
Inbursa keeps best-performing crown in Mexico
July 4, 2022Mexico's banks have proved their resiliency, improving asset quality and profitability metrics.
