April 2011 – BRAZILGLOBAL.NET

The Best Business Schools in Sao Paulo

If you want to study in a business school in Brazil, you should head to Sao Paulo. I see Sao Paulo as the Brazilian version of New York (with a Big Italy neighborhood and many other differences). Even an Argentinean would agree that Sao Paulo is the financial capital of Latin America. In fact, IContinue reading “The Best Business Schools in Sao Paulo”

Alive from Rio: World Economic Forum on Latin America 2011

You can follow the World Economic Forum on Latin America alive from Rio. As business and government leaders from across the continent are gathering to discuss new opportunities for innovation in areas like infrastructure and environmental sustainability, the complete library of videos are available online.

Citigroup is hiring in Brazil, says the Financial Times

Nice to be a financial analyst in Brazil right now. Banks are hiring and salaries are going up. “Citigroup has stepped up hiring in Brazil, joining a growing war for talent among foreign banks seeking greater market share in Latin America’s largest economy. Citi has hired 380 people in April in the country on top ofContinue reading “Citigroup is hiring in Brazil, says the Financial Times”

Keep an Eye on Brazil ETFs and Regional Banks: Strategist | ETF Trends

Here is an article from etftrends talking about ETF investments in Brazil. Regional banks are cheap.. I’d appreciate your comments! “An investment strategist for exchange traded fund (ETF) manager iShares recommends investors keep an eye on Brazil ETFs and regional banks. Some analysts like valuations in regional banks and the potential for takeovers by largerContinue reading “Keep an Eye on Brazil ETFs and Regional Banks: Strategist | ETF Trends”

German brewery will market drink with “caipirinha” taste

Caipirinha going global, with a German accent? Yes, and it is called “Bayão”. Veltins, a traditional German brewery, announced it will invest 500 000 euros to create a bottled beverage with a caipirinha taste. This is Veltins’ first drink containing no beer, and it targets Germans aged between 20 and 30. “Bayão” combines wine andContinue reading “German brewery will market drink with “caipirinha” taste”