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Germans pitching for the World Cup and the Olympic Games

Brasilia – The German President, Christian Wulff, said on Thursday that his country is interested in working in project for the World Cup in 2014 and for the Olympic Games of Rio 2016. Wulff also remarked that currently more than 1200 German companies operate in Brazil, which proves the strong bilateral ties between the twoContinue reading “Germans pitching for the World Cup and the Olympic Games”

A foreign impression on Brazilian attitude about upfront fee

When doing cross culture business, some things become very important. Fees are one of them. The modus operandi in each culture varies substantially. The question of upfront fees can become an issue that will interfere in the deal itself. If things are not clear, it can simply soar. That is particularly true in Brazil. In an AllContinue reading “A foreign impression on Brazilian attitude about upfront fee”

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”