As 2026 approaches, central banks prepare for inflation but lack agreement on how best to act. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in Latin America. ARGENTINA | Santiago Bausili: B+ When Argentine President Javier Milei appointed Santiago Bausili governor of the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA), it marked a historic shift for … Read more
Digitization has accelerated an evolution towards real-time payments for Latin American banks, as well as a multitude of new capacities and offers. The world pandemic has accelerated a digital transformation through Latin America. Since then, companies have increasingly adopted online portals and mobile applications for payments, collections and reports. This change has fueled an important … Read more
Americana Movil Restructuring Chile Business After buying Latin America
& nbsp Author: Francisco Ramirez, executive vice-president of personal banks and branches, Banco Popular Dominicano In a global landscape where digital transformation is no longer a competitive advantage but a necessity, Banco Popular Dominicano has cemented its leadership as the digitally advanced financial institution of the Dominican Republic. With more than six decades of experience … Read more
Global Finance spoke with Rafael Ernesto Barrientos Interiano, director of technology and digital transformation at Banco Cuscatlan, on innovations in banking services in Latin America and how Banco Cuscatlan uses technology to create a better customer experience. Global finance: How have technology and innovation transformed banks into Latin America? Rafael Ernesto Barrientos Interiano: Technology and … Read more
As American investment decreases, China and India quickly widen their presence in the main industries of Latin America. With American investment in Latin America in narrowing, China and India seize the opportunity to expand their economic scope in the region. The United States remains the largest foreign investor, but its participation has dropped by almost … Read more
Latin America A; The world wants them. But regional governments and their citizens are two spirits on the costs and benefits of subsequent development. The growing competition between the global powers to ensure the future of their manufacturing and technology supply chains transforms the single critical mineral basin of Latin America and elements of the … Read more
Is the dollar the right answer for the region? During his campaign, Argentinian president Javier Milei promised to close the country’s central bank and adopt the dollar as the country’s currency. Once elected, he changed his strategy. The natural dollarization approach involves restrictions on the supply of pesos, forcing Argentines to use their reserves in … Read more
Home Banking The withdrawal of the Scotia bank reports the World Bank move away from Latin America With its exit from Central America and Colombia, Scotia Bank follows the trend of international banks withdrawn in the midst of the costs and risks of compliance. The Scotia bank has officially left retail banking services in Panama, … Read more
VITAL STATISTICS Location: Northwest South America Neighbors: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador Capital: Lima Population (2023): 33.8 million Official language: Spanish GDP per capita (2024): $8,320.00 (nominal) Size of GDP (2024): $283.31 billion (nominal) Projected GDP growth: 3% (2024) Inflation: 3.2% (2023) Unemployment rate: 6.8% (2024) Currency: Peruvian soil Investment Promotion Agency: ProInversión (Government … Read more