John Koike, the regional head for Latin America at MUFG, discusses the Japanese bank’s plans for the region in a one-on-one interview
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Peru’s political turmoil casts a shadow over Camposol IPO
Camposol remains on track to launch an IPO in January, but bankers say they are paying close attention to market sentiment
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Mexico raises rates
Central bank increases the borrowing costs on inflation fears
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Mexico’s FinMin steps down amid talks of presidency run
Jose Antonio Meade resigns, fueling speculation that he will aim for the top job under the ruling PRI banner, while Pemex CEO picked to replace him
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Brazilian businesses take on money laundering
Beyond banks, other Brazilian businesses are also being forced to take action to clamp down on money laundering.
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IMF Roundtable: Turning the Corner
In a roundtable discussion hosted by LatinFinance at the IMF/World Bank annual meetings, policymakers and investors discussed the changes in the global financial and economic landscape, the future of NAFTA and upcoming elections in Latin America.
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Scenes from the IMF/World Bank meetings
Gathered for the IMF/World Bank annual meetings, government officials from Latin America and the Caribbean presented a mixed picture of economic prospects in the region.
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Earthquakes spare aftershocks on Mexican economy
The two earthquakes that shook Mexico are not expected to unsettle the economy. Rather, a short-term surge in retail sales and the rebuilding efforts could provide a boost.
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Regulators put fintech regulations into place in Latin America
The radical evolution of the financial system is catching supervisors on the back foot. How they respond will determine whether technology becomes a force for development or a source of stress and economic destabilization.
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How Brazil is battling money laundering
The Brazilian government says it is cracking down on money laundering by instituting tighter reporting rules on the finance industry. Local banks, considered complicit by some, are finding they may have to foot the bill.