Economic historians from around the world met in Kyoto from 3 to 7 of August. As a major event, it is a good thermometer on what is driving the attention of the academic community. How did Brazil do? Taking an objective approach, we realize that Brazil leads the interest in Latin America, as it would beContinue reading “Brazil on the World Economic History Congress (Kyoto 2015)”
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How expensive are products made in Brazil?
Brazilian products are on average 34.2% more expensive than a similar product made somewhere else. What are the reasons? The Brazil cost, followed by the appreciation of the Brazilian Real, explain the economic stagnation the country is facing. Those are the findings of a recent study prepared by the Federation of Industries of the StateContinue reading “How expensive are products made in Brazil?”
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”
Brazil’s Vale and Japan’s Jogmec to survey for metals in Mozambique
Tokyo, Japan, 11 Nov – Brazilian mining company Vale and Japanese state company Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National (Jogmec) have decide to st up a partnership to mine for nickel, copper and platinum in Mozambique, the Japanese company said in a statement published Tuesday. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, which aims toContinue reading “Brazil’s Vale and Japan’s Jogmec to survey for metals in Mozambique”
Bradesco launches new fund in Japan
Billionaire Japanese market appears to be a very promising field for the resource managers in Brazil. The latest move is the Bradesco Asset Management (Bram), which launches this week a portfolio of Brazilian equities smaller (small caps) for the Japanese retail. The idea is to capitalize on the success of the other two funds launched inContinue reading “Bradesco launches new fund in Japan”
