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”
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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”
Brazilian business centre opens in Moscow
A Business Centre to promote the internationalization of Brazilian companies will be launched in Moscow, by the Brazilian Agency for Export Promotion and Investment (Apex-Brazil). Brazilian companies will have access to business intelligence services, branding, identifying opportunities and information about buyers – plus supporting events and business roundtables. A new market to explore. Russia is the 13thContinue reading “Brazilian business centre opens in Moscow”
Current Status of BRICs
This article in The Economist was published at the same time as the 2nd meeting of the BRIC nations in Brasilia. The article raises an interesting question of how cohesive the BRIC nations are beyond the original economic categorization. The BRICs The trillion-dollar club Brazil, Russia, India and China matter individually. But does it makeContinue reading “Current Status of BRICs”