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”
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Citywire analysis: Brazil is now top pick for EM managers
British magazine Citywire runs frequent ranking for investments in Europe. An analysis announced today shows that Brazil is now the top pick for top performing asset managers in emerging markets. “For half of the top ten best performing managers in emerging markets over the last five years, Brazil represents either their top country exposure or a biggerContinue reading “Citywire analysis: Brazil is now top pick for EM managers”
Brazilian banks mergers: BTG Pactual partners with SMBC and Itau buys stake in Carrefour Bank
In the past days, Brazilian banks mergers hit the news. First, it was Banco do Brasil, acting according to its internationalization strategy, just acquired another bank in Argentina. Now, BTG Pactual, an independent investment bank in Brazil, signed a memorandum of understanding with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) to work together in Brazilian-related business activities and Itau-UnibancoContinue reading “Brazilian banks mergers: BTG Pactual partners with SMBC and Itau buys stake in Carrefour Bank”
Latest on Clean Energy: China and Brazil raise investment as developed countries retreat
After a sharp rise in 2010, cut in European incentives made new investment in renewable energy drop in 1 quarter of 2011 (1Q2011) to the lowest in a first quarter since 2009, according to the London-based researcher, Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Comparing to the 4Q2010, investments in 1Q2011 fell 34%. Brazil and China are exceptions: new investmentContinue reading “Latest on Clean Energy: China and Brazil raise investment as developed countries retreat”
Brazil buying Brazil- some insights from the KPMG report
KPMG released its latest report on M&A in Brazil. The trend in the first quarter was the best in the country for the period when 167 transactions were recorded. The number is 4% higher than the same period of 2010. Brazilian companies are leading procurement, with 82 transactions. What do you make of it? It isContinue reading “Brazil buying Brazil- some insights from the KPMG report”
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