July 15, 2012
Brazil
Moody’s Investors Service on June 21 downgraded more than a dozen major banks as they grapple with declining profitability and a weakening global economic environment. Will the downgrades affect the banks’ businesses in Latin America and their customers in the region? Will the downgrades create opportunities for smaller financial institutions in Latin America? How well [...]
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March 2, 2012
Commentary
New U.S. Regulations | Wide-Ranging Implications for Banks Operating in Latin America and the Caribbean The U.S. Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department recently released much-anticipated proposed regulations for implementing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Wide-ranging implications for banks operating in Latin America and the Caribbean are expected. According the U.S. IRS [...]
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Will Moody’s Downgrades Affect Latin American Banking Operations?
July 15, 2012 BrazilMoody’s Investors Service on June 21 downgraded more than a dozen major banks as they grapple with declining profitability and a weakening global economic environment. Will the downgrades affect the banks’ businesses in Latin America and their customers in the region? Will the downgrades create opportunities for smaller financial institutions in Latin America? How well [...]