The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank arrival was hailed as competition for traditional multilateral players, but AIIB’s president Jin Liqun says the world needs more, not less, development financing options.
Category: Interviews
Stoking growth
There are threats of a trade war in the north, global rates are rising and China’s growth rate has slowed, but Peru continues to see the potential for expanding its economy by more than 4%.
Q&A: FIBA talks AML compliance, risk in LatAm
President and CEO says there is close to $4trn worth of money being laundered on a global basis
Branching out
As it builds its businesses outside Brazil, Itaú is counting on digital
banking and other initiatives to become a major presence in Latin America
Keeping a close watch
The first Latin American at the helm of BIS, the former Mexico central banker discusses the outlook for the global economy, cryptocurrencies and financial regulation
Building blocks
Lea Gimenez leaves Paraguay’s Finance ministry this Wednesday; incoming minister Benigno López lays out the next administration’s infrastructure and debt priorities for one of the fastest growing economies in the region.
Parting Shot: José Efromovich
José Efromovic is the president and CEO of Avianca Brasil. He is also a board member of Avianca airlines. This article is an edited transcript of his comments in an interview with LatinFinance Associate Editor Adriana Brasileiro.
Interview: BlueOrange Capital
BlueOrange Capital wants to mobilize private capital to provide mezzanine debt for sustainable investments in Latin America, but it understands that making an impact comes at a cost.
Talking growth with Chile’s Finance Minister Felipe Larraín
As Chile feels the effects of its first downgrade since the 1990s, Finance Minister Felipe Larraín lays out the plan to improve the country’s credit rating.
Chile sets new economic plans in motion
As Chile feels the effects of its first downgrade since the 1990s, Finance Minister Felipe Larraín lays out the strategy to improve the country’s credit rating.
