Brazil’s Nubank has repeatedly beat market expectations in 2023, posting impressive profits while expanding its client base. Its recent bounce back comes after a challenging 2022 for Latin American’s largest […]
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Posted in2023 Banks of the Year Awards
Bank of the Year – Dominican Republic / Bank of the Year – Caribbean: Banreservas
The Dominican Republic’s Banreservas has never been better off than it is today. Loans and deposits were up by double digits in the 12 months ending in June and net […]
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Bank of the Year – Paraguay: Banco Sudameris
Banco Sudameris made a splash in the Paraguayan banking market by acquiring a rival to become the largest lender in the country in 2023. The bank made the leap by […]
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Bank of the Year – Latin America: Itaú Unibanco
A diversified business and a conservative approach have helped Itaú Unibanco navigate turmoil in Brazil’s financial markets over the past year. The bank posted strong quarterly results in the first […]
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Bank of the Year – Brazil: Banco do Brasil
If it’s true that the banking sector faced a tough first half of the year, it seems Banco do Brasil never got the memo. The Brazilian state-owned bank cruised to […]
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Bank of the Year – Argentina: Banco Santander Argentina
Argentine banks have had to deal with triple-digit inflation, capital controls, a lack of dollars and a state of continuous economic turmoil. Even then, the local unit of Banco Santander […]
Posted in2023 Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards
Water / Sanitation Financing of the Year: Agua de Puebla Financing
One of the most important projects underway in Mexico is all but invisible, but it is benefitting 1.7 million people in the Puebla state. Agua de Puebla, a private operator […]
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Sustainable Infrastructure Financing of the Year: BRK Ambiental
A sizeable Brazilian local bond with a strong environmental feature wins the award for Sustainable Infrastructure Financing of the Year. Sanitation company BRK Ambiental issued its 20-year, 1.95 billion reais […]
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Sustainable Infrastructure Law Firm of the Year: Machado Meyer
Brazilian law firm Machado Meyer has invested for years developing expertise in the legal underpinnings of sustainability – and its efforts are now paying off as the transition to a […]
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Sustainable Infrastructure Bank of the Year: Scotiabank
For over a decade, Scotiabank has invested in developing its ESG capabilities in the belief that financial markets would ultimately embrace sustainability. The commitment has paid off for its Latin […]