May 2010 – Page 3 – BRAZILGLOBAL.NET

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

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 comparing banks from China and India to western peers. Rambo in cuffs May 13th 2010Continue reading “Emerging Markets Banks #3. Closer look on China and India”

Brazilian cinema in Cannes. How is business?

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 audiovisual production. The festival is not limited to the red carpet. Business presence. Cinema BrazilContinue reading “Brazilian cinema in Cannes. How is business?”

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

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 this an opportunity for further growth? The bigger and bigger picture May 13th 2010 FromContinue reading “Emerging Markets Banks #2. Riding the rise of a credit culture?”

Emerging Markets Banks

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 how emerging market banks are doing in this scenario. It should be interesting also toContinue reading “Emerging Markets Banks”

Companies say they must be in Brazil

(Reuters) – Multinationals seeking advice on entering Latin America’s largest economy are telling global business consultants Bain & Company that “they have to be in Brazil,” partner Pedro Cordeiro said on Thursday. Speaking at the Latin American Investment Summit from the Sao Paulo office of Reuters, Cordeiro said that not only oil majors were keenContinue reading “Companies say they must be in Brazil”