From inflation to currency depreciation and government meddling, banks across the region have had to contend with a broad range of economic, financial and political hurdles over the past year. LatinFinance recognizes the ones that have stood out
Category: 2013 November / December
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Bank of the Year, Trinidad & Tobago: Republic Bank
The island’s biggest and most profitable bank is looking across the Atlantic for growth
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EDITORIAL: Testing times
Amid the chaos in bond markets earlier this year, a funny thing happened to local currency sovereign bonds: cash flowed in. Between May and September, while the headlines proclaimed the […]
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Bank of the Year, Bank of the Year Brazil & Investment Bank of the Year, Brazil: Itaú-Unibanco
A conservative banking strategy that has nevertheless sought out growth opportunities is paying off for Itaú, Latin America’s largest bank
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Bank of the Year, El Salvador: Banco Agrícola
As El Salvador’s largest and most profitable bank, Agrícola has held up well against the country’s
economic headwinds
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Bond market news: Paying the price
Despite LatAm bond markets reopening after a turbulent period, borrowers are finding that funding costs are higher, and deals tougher, than earlier this year
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Bank of the Year, Mexico: Santander México
Despite slowing growth in Mexico, Santander México has not only withstood the challenge but also managed a landmark IPO and bond debut
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Bank of the Year, Central America: Grupo BAC Credomatic
As trade between Central American countries picks up, one bank is poised to take advantage of the growth
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Loan market news: Loans pick up
Latin American borrowers are turning in increasing numbers to syndicated loans for funding, as the bond market becomes more expensive — and increasingly volatile
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Bank of the Year, Argentina: Banco Macro
Banco Macro has grown its balance sheet and kept its financial metrics sound over the past year