Rodrigo Amaral, Author at LatinFinance

Brazilian businesses take on money laundering

by Rodrigo Amaral November 7, 2017August 28, 2023

Beyond banks, other Brazilian businesses are also being forced to take action to clamp down on money laundering.

How Brazil is battling money laundering

by Rodrigo Amaral November 6, 2017August 28, 2023

The Brazilian government says it is cracking down on money laundering by instituting tighter reporting rules on the finance industry. Local banks, considered complicit by some, are finding they may have to foot the bill.

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High potential, high barriers ahead for Central American growth

by Rodrigo Amaral May 9, 2017August 28, 2023

Compared with much of Latin America, the Central American economies show healthy growth. Can they overcome political and social issues – and the Trump administration – to reach their potential?

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A tough time accessing credit is holding back most Latin small businesses

by Rodrigo Amaral March 2, 2017August 28, 2023

Big businesses are the exception in Latin America. Yet they still gobble up most of the available corporate credit. Across the region, governments are looking at ways to make small and midsize firms a more integral part of the formal economy

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Fintech: Gaining traction

by Rodrigo Amaral November 14, 2016August 28, 2023

Hundreds of Brazilian startups are snapping at the heels of the country’s biggest banks, but a top-heavy market, complicated regulations and a lack of funding pose hurdles.

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Brazil Alternatives: Proving their worth

by Rodrigo Amaral September 8, 2016August 28, 2023

Using math to drive steady returns, quantitative hedge funds are gaining popularity in Brazil

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COLOMBIA INFRASTRUCTURE: Gearing up

by Rodrigo Amaral July 19, 2016August 28, 2023

After months of delays in closing financing packages for the first 4G toll road concessions, authorities are confident the process is gaining momentum

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