Brazilian banks still dominate the top four positions in The Banker's Latin American ranking, but Colombia's lenders have made significant headway, with three of the country's banks moving up the top 20 Latin America ranking, including Banco de Bogotá, which climbed five places to fifth.
Asia-Pacific shows largest Top 1000 representation
July 2, 2012Asia-Pacific is the most numerous global region among this year's Top 1000 ranking, with its growth coming largely at the expense of western Europe and North America.
Agustín Carstens looks to keep Mexico on steady path to growth
June 1, 2012The governor of Mexico's central bank, Agustín Carstens, talks to Silvia Pavoni about the legitimacy of the processes for selecting both the head of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, as well as Mexico's role within Latin America.
Mexico continues its reform drive
June 1, 2012Much of the good work that has gone on in Mexico's banking sector in recent years has its foundations in the regulations brought in in the aftermath of the 'Tequila crisis' in the mid-1990s. But as its financial intermediation levels lag those of Latin American rivals Brazil and Chile, there is still work to be done.
Bradesco BBI aims to lead Brazil's growth story
June 1, 2012The growth of Bradesco BBI's investment banking arm in recent years has reflected that of the Brazilian economy. Its head explains how the bank's strong team and excellent client relationships have been the bedrock for this growth.
Brazil's ethanol production industry running on empty
June 1, 2012Brazil produces 20% of the world’s ethanol, much of which goes towards fuelling the country’s cars. However, in recent years a combination of poor harvests, gasoline subsidies and the global financial crisis have seen investment in the industry grind to a halt. Will it be revived by the elimination of trade taxes on sugar cane ethanol in the US?
London leads the way with FDI outflows
May 31, 2012
Having generated nearly $5bn in outward foreign direct investment (FDI), London tops the list of international finance centres by outflows of FDI into other hubs’ financial sectors.
Toronto and Sydney leap FDI outflow ranking
May 31, 2012Although London and New York lead the way in the ranking of top IFCs by foreign direct investment outflows, it is Toronto, which jumped from 19th place to third, and Sydney, recording a 16-place rise to 14th, that catch the eye.
Singapore and Hong Kong top Asian FDI rankings
May 7, 2012
Between March 2011 and February 2012, Singapore and Hong Kong accounted for more than half of the foreign direct investments into the Asian financial sector.
Credit Suisse looks to regain ground in Brazilian equity market
May 1, 2012Credit Suisse's co-head of investment banking in Brazil, José Olympio Pereira, discusses the withdrawal of Brasil Travel's anticipated initial public offering and the state of the country's equity capital market, which has not seen a deal for more than six months.