Latest articles from Lucien Chauvin

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Chilean banks brave tough environment

October 20, 2021

Change is underway in Chile as its financial institutions face political, economic and operational challenges. 

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New economic and political winds in Chile

October 20, 2021

Presidential elections and the possibility of a new constitution are creating uncertainty for the economic and investment environment in the country. 

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Latam banking tightly linked to precarious recovery

July 27, 2021

The region’s largest banks may have weathered the pandemic, but their fortunes are still out of their control.

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A glimmer of hope in Peru?

July 27, 2021

Political tensions risk getting in the way of Peru’s economic rebound, but a freshly ratified trade agreement may keep investors’ interest alive.

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Peru prays for political stability

April 1, 2021

Huge risks loom over Peru’s economy, as the country pulls out of its worst crisis in decades. 

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Peru’s banks brace for another tough year

April 1, 2021

The South American country's financial institutions anticipate 2021 will not be easy.

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Mexican banks: liquid but cautious

March 1, 2021

Despite being flush with cash, Mexico’s banks have taken a conservative approach to lending during the pandemic.

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Colombia's banks grapple with Covid-19 challenge

June 25, 2020

Lockdown has encouraged more Colombians to join the formal banking system.

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Is Guyana’s oil boom good news or bad for its economy?

April 6, 2020

The discovery of oil will likely transform Guyana’s economy. But there are downsides to sudden resource-related wealth, as other developing economies have learned. 

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Colombia eyes a sustainable and digital future

February 24, 2020

Colombia’s financial sector is seeking to prolong its upward growth curve through a combination of sustainability financing and digital products.

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