Countries: Brazil
Brazil’s central bank policies encourage fintech startups
Former central bank president Ilan Goldfajn implemented more accommodative regulations to foster fintech innovation
CargoX is transforming Brazil’s trucking industry through technology
Company founder Federico Vega developed an app that’s driving efficiency among Brazil’s truckers
Veteran investor Mobius is bullish on Brazil
The time is ripe for emerging markets and Brazil is among the most appealing, says Mobius
Countries: Peru
Peru’s Vizcarra is confident anti-graft initiatives are working
Peruvian president has made the fight against corruption the centerpiece of his administration
Peru’s Benavides worries too much regulation could hurt the mining industry
Miners are more sensitive these days to the environment and local communities, says the chairman of Peru’s largest precious metal producer
Countries: Uruguay
Uruguay emerges as a model for renewable energy initiatives
Uruguay’s steady winds, sunshine and ample biomass could allow it to achieve energy sovereignty, says national director of energy Olga Otegui
Countries: Chile
Chile’s Velasco says more pragmatism, less ideology can solve economic problems
Policies must be enforceable, transparent and flexible to tackle economic challenges, says Chile’s former finance minister
Chile’s Larraín says tighter fiscal policies are a priority
As he focuses on reducing his country’s debt, Chile’s finance minister worries about the economic fallout from the US-China trade dispute
Markets
Moneda’s Echeverría looks to ESG themes to guide his investments
Choosing between investment returns and sustainability is a thing of the past, says the founder and president of Chile’s Moneda Asset Management.
BlackRock’s Senra sees opportunities in Latin America’s emerging wealth industry
Regional markets are more mature, but the wealth industry remains in its infancy, says the head of BlackRock’s Latin American business
Rappi’s app-based delivery service is changing the retail experience
Rappi co-founder Sebastián Mejía says the tech startup’s army of couriers is the answer to the traffic gridlock that confounds consumers
Brookfield’s Almeida says conflicting regulations frustrate infrastructure investors
Infrastructure is a long-term investment that needs predictability and stability, says the head of Brookfield Asset Management’s infrastructure business in Latin America
Opinion: Latin America
OECD’s Ángel Gurría sees need for more structural reform in Latin America
Latin America needs 5% economic growth over a generation to catch up to more developed countries, says the OECD’s secretary general
Local partners help Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan spot infrastructure opportunities
Partnering with local players reduces risk, says Dale Burgess, head of the pension fund’s infrastructure business
World Bank’s Familiar says more political consensus needed to achieve prosperity
More action and less discussion are needed to achieve economic and social improvements, says World Bank expert on Latin America
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