Bank says green and climate finance will account for 50% of its lending by 2030, as other multilateral institutions pledge to allocate more funds
Category: Latin America
Posted inDaily Brief
Ualá secures funds for regional growth
Argentine fintech sells equity in investment round led by Allianz X, as it seeks to grow in Mexico, Colombia
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Regulatory push, new issuers drive green bond growth
Sales of green and social bonds in Latin America have soared this year as regulation advances and more companies enter the market
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Trump election win sparks funding, trade angst in LatAm
Rising US Treasury yields, stronger dollar could diminish appeal of bonds, stocks in region
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‘Trump trade’ hits Brazil, Mexico
Investors are also concerned by fiscal deterioration in both countries, BNP Paribas economist says
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LatAm navigates energy transition amid environmental fragility
Countries need adaptation and transition finance to prepare their economies for climate change and wean them off fossil fuels
Posted inThe LatAm View
Latin America on edge as US election nears
Trade tensions and a stronger dollar are among the issues governments may have to wrestle with after November 5
Posted inThe LatAm View
Rising crime spooks LatAm nations, investors
Multilateral banks voice concerns about impact of crime and insecurity on economic stability
Posted inThe LatAm View
LatAm officials shrug off rising US trade risks
Increased protectionism under next US president would hurt the global economy, but Latin America could be spared the worst
Posted inThe LatAm View
Markets resilient in face of recurrent crises—G20 chair
Global markets have shown resilience despite large-scale crises, Brazil’s central bank governor says on eve of G20 in Rio de Janeiro