Brazil’s central bank has been independent for a couple of years, but that’s not stopped a rise in political meddling that may actually be keeping interest rates higher than they […]
Author Archives: Rodrigo Amaral
Posted in2023 Q2
BRAZIL – CAPITAL MARKET REGULATION: AN AGENDA FOR GROWTH
An overhaul of the capital markets is removing red tape with the ultimate goal of attaining developed market status. There’s a long way to go, but the new rules are […]
Posted in2023 Q3
Cover Story – Transition Finance: The Big Cleanup
Capital is increasingly being allocated to help heavy polluters fund their costly decarbonization plans. ‘Transition finance’ may be the greatest economic opportunity ever in the race against climate change. At […]
Posted in2023 Q3
Catastrophe Insurance: Storm Chasers
With weather-related disasters on the rise as the earth warms, catastrophe bonds are gaining attention in Latin America and the Caribbean. Chile recently gained $630 million in financial protection from […]
Posted inMagazine
Banks draw on crisis experience to return to growth
After so many crises over the decades, Latin America’s financial institutions knew how to react, and their prudent strategy has paid off with a fast and robust return to growth.
Posted inMagazine
Banks take on digital competitors
The pandemic has sped up the digitalization of the banking industry. This will be crucial for the growth of traditional banks in a region of internet-savvy consumers and fast-expanding digital-only competitors.
Posted in2021 Q3/Q4
THE NEW COLORS OF PROJECT FINANCING: ESG, TRAINS AND HIGHWAYS
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, infrastructure developers were flirting with ESG principles to finance projects. Now it’s become not only a must but a way to access money in larger amounts […]
Posted in2021 Q3/Q4
THE SEARCH FOR GROWTH: BRAZILIAN PENSION FUNDS GO FISHING ABROAD
After a decline in the once extraordinary yields on government bonds at home, Brazilian pension funds are diversifying into international assets to find new ways to make money and improve […]
Posted inMagazine
Brazil pension funds diversify investment
After a decline in the once extraordinary yields on government bonds at home, Brazilian pension funds are diversifying into international assets to find new ways to make money and improve overall returns.
Posted inMagazine
ESG, trains and highways: The new colors of project finance
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, infrastructure developers were flirting with ESG principles to finance projects. Now it’s become not only a must but a way to access money in larger amounts and at lower rates.