Banco Mercantil stands head and shoulders above its competitors in one of Latin America’s smallest but more turbulent banking markets. Bolivia has been stuck in recession for four years and […]
Category: Regions
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First Citizens’ Client Focus
Larry Howai Trinidad & Tobago is a small yet rich country where three relatively large banks compete fiercely for leadership. Yet from the depths of bankruptcy and restructuring almost a […]
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Opening a Gateway
A new large-scale port could boost the country’s status as a regional transshipment center.
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Progress, But Not Enough
The lack of long-term financing for local companies severely limits the country’s ability to fund badly needed investment projects.
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Taking the Next Step
The Dominican Republic is preparing for another capital markets offering.
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Mexico Preps for Fannie Mae
A federal guarantee for a securitization of real
estate development loans is a significant step in Mexico’s
evolution to capital markets-based mortgage
financing.
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Time To Upgrade
The Dominican Republic’s tourism industry is trying to move beyond the mass market.
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Santander’s Tactical Success
An effective mix of aggressive marketing, higher-margin products and a rigorous pursuit of efficiency has enabled Mexico’s Grupo Santander-Serfin to post some impressive results and set it apart from its […]
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Divide and Capitalize
Colombia’s Grupo Empresarial Antioqueño is a dominant player in the financial services, food and cement industries. But its complex structure is limiting access to capital, a problem GEA’s bosses are trying to overcome.
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Business & Banking
Toyota Invests in Mexico and Argentina With the goal of using Argentina as an export base, Toyota Motor Corp. says it plans to invest $200 million in the country over the […]