Puerto Rico has been suffering a recession for more than four years. Several banks have collapsed, unemployment has soared and bankruptcies have increased.
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Best Bank – Bolivia
Bolivia’s small size has meant its banks suffered few effects of the credit crisis in 2008 and 2009.
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Best Bank – Trinidad & Tobago
Trinidad & Tobago’s (T&T) Republic Bank has been able to grow its assets despite a weak economy and reduction in its loan portfolio.
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Best Multilateral
Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) may be 40 this year, but it shows no signs of slowing.
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Colombia, Mexico Boutiques Defend Turf
The growth of boutiques in Mexico and Colombia has slowed. Pan-regional players continue to stick to their guns.
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The Bank of the Year
Brazil’s government-controlled lender is using a natural size advantage to pursue niches it does not already dominate. Careful international expansion is next for Banco do Brasil.
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Best Investment Bank – Mexico
The past 12 months have seen capital markets activity and M&A pick up in Mexico following a crisis-inspired lull.
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Best Bank – Colombia
Banco de Bogotá has spent the last year rolling out a variety of new products and services in Colombia as it pursues a universal bank strategy, while also making moves cross-border.
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Best Bank – Chile
Santander Chile says its strength has come from growing selectively and increasing sales without expanding the client base too much, so that it can control risk.
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Best Bank – Argentina
Santander Río’s strength in retail contributes significantly to it being the most profitable private financial institution in Argentina, says Guillermo Glattstein, strategic planning manager at the bank.