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Latin America P2P lending faces structural constraints

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LATIN AMERICA

Peer-to-peer lending.

Private-sector credit squeeze hits Argentine recovery

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ARGENTINA

The government has continued to absorb banks’ liquidity to close the fiscal deficit, with most private investors reluctant to finance the Treasury. The decline in demand for…

Brazil's banks boost profits despite fall in lending

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BRAZIL

Brazil's deep recession is not reflected in the healthy results announced by its major banks, which represent one of the few positive elements of a beleaguered economy. Good…

Bank profits rise despite credit slump in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

Banking sector performance.

Cuba will struggle to keep inflation at bay

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CUBA

So far, state-sector price controls and price caps on food and private markets have prevented runaway inflation. However, producers are withholding goods or selling on the black…

BNDES reform may shake up financing in Brazil

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BRAZIL

Reform of the National Development Bank.

Mexico’s auto industry faces formidable challenges

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MEXICO

Even after these challenges have passed, other factors will hinder the industry's recovery. The sector accounts for 3.8% of GDP and employs nearly 1 million people, and its…

Poor outlook drives fiscal expansion in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

Soon after taking office, President Mauricio Macri announced a "rain of new investments" from foreign companies attracted by the business-friendly tone set by his administration…

Castro reforms set to slow in Cuba

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CUBA

Rapprochement and reform efforts.

Lending growth will slow this year in Brazil

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BRAZIL

Amid a backdrop of anaemic growth, lending in Latin America's largest banking market slowed last year. Loan expansion in Brazil was once again led by the country's large public…