Foreign banks are targeting Central America, but there will always be room for indigenous operators, says Jeanne Del Casino, regional credit officer at Moody’s.
Category: 2007
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Best Bank – Peru
Banco de Crédito del Peru (BCP) is the most formidable retail bank in the country, thanks to a systematic charge for Peru’s underbanked population over the past years using a […]
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Merger Beat Goes On
The third quarter, during which $34.5 billion in M&A deals were announced, was the busiest three months for LatAm on record since the start of 2000, according to Dealogic. And […]
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Best Bank – Puerto Rico
It’s not often a financial institution is named Best Bank during a series of downward revisions to its credit ratings. But for Puerto Rico’s Banco Popular, an exception can be […]
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Personal Financial Services in Mexico:
Traditionally, the provision of personal financial services (PFS) in Mexico was dominated by large universal banks. But in 2003, a new concept was launched under the name of Banco Azteca: […]
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Best Bank – Trinidad & Tobago
Solid economic growth has fueled retail and investment banking activity in the rapidly consolidating Caribbean region. Through a clever mix of solid management and diverse business offerings, the Royal Bank […]
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Peru Rebuilds Stronger
Peru’s economy escaped relatively unscathed from a devastating August earthquake. The disaster may spur privatization and a telecoms shakeup.
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The Pitfalls of Integration
Latin America incurs significant risks as a corollary of integration with the global economy and increased export diversification. Besides a global slowdown, it is also susceptible to a worrying bubble developing in China.
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Driving Peso Market Progress
Mexican toll road development strains the boundaries of local currency funding. If the first jumbo deal from this storied sector triumphs, it will take infrastructure finance to the next level.