Monthly Archives: May 2010

Take away from Roberto Setubal’s conference in Sao Paulo

Posted on May 19, 2010 by

Roberto Setubal, president and CEO of Brazilian bank Itaú Unibanco, gave a conference at the “2010 Latin American Cities Conference: São Paulo,” that this sixth edition has the theme “Brazil is the Future.” Strengthen the capital markets. According Setubal, it … Continue reading →

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Hot markets watch: selling to Brazil, China and India

Posted on May 18, 2010 by

XAVIER/SODEC 5th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONFERENCE When: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 from 7:00am-5:00pm Cost: $150/$125 for nonprofit/government/add’l corporate attendees. Lunch only: $75. To register, click here4. Location: Duke Energy Center (downtown Cincinnati): http://www.duke-energycenter.com5 Conference Details The Xavier University, Southern Ohio District … Continue reading →

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Brazil as mediator: Everyone wants to go to Rio

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

This is from a organization, the National Intelligence Council, tasked with official future scenario creation for US intelligence agencies. One of the scenarios has Brazil playing a role as a mediator between the so-called BRIC countries.

BRIC Bust Up Scenario from National Intelligence Council 2025 Review
Global Scenario III: BRICs’ Bust-Up
In this fictionalized scenario, Chinese fears of
disruption of China’s energy supplies spark a
clash with India. With increasing resource
constraints likely out to 2025 Continue reading →

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Emerging Markets Banks #3. Closer look on China and India

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

Banks are mirrors of the economy. The typical Westerner bank  is a borrower and the typical Asian a saver. Is it that simple? Should EM Banks take the globe or focus at home? This ‘The Economist” article brings an analysis … Continue reading →

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Brazilian cinema in Cannes. How is business?

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

Brazil is modestly represented at the Cannes Film Festival this year. No film in official competition. But producers are there in a 100 meters stand making contacts, with the support of Cinema Brazil, a program created to help export Brazilian … Continue reading →

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Emerging Markets Banks #2. Riding the rise of a credit culture?

Posted on May 15, 2010 by

Emerging markets banks have doubled since 2005. They are relevant in the industry profit and revenue wise. The rise of a credit culture might explain this trend. Nevertheless, these banks are still not quite known by the rich-world investors. Is … Continue reading →

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Emerging Markets Banks

Posted on May 14, 2010 by

The debate about the banking system is a current topic. A revolution took place in the recent years; big banks getting small, or even worse, failing. And emerging banks are on the rise. This special report from The Economist  examines … Continue reading →

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