AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBrazil Banking & Fintech: Brazil’s big banks are still harvesting high rates, but Nubank and Pix are steadily eroding the old moat, even as credit growth and profits hold up. Mexico Macro & Markets: Colombia declares an economic emergency after a 7.4 quake, while Mexico weighs more trade curbs and tariffs on Chinese goods—raising uncertainty for investors watching USMCA talks. Venezuela Energy: Venezuela’s oil recovery is moving from politics to operations, with new production participation deals and a sharp jump in crude flowing to US refineries. Colombia Fiscal Shock: Colombia’s 30-day emergency lets the new government issue tax and spending rules without Congress to fund quake response, testing already fragile public finances. Insurance Deal: Marco Capital agreed to acquire Pro Global to build a larger specialist insurance services group across Lloyd’s and international markets. Energy Storage & Infrastructure: AerFin expands Boeing 777 parts stock in Miami for Americas operators, while Harmony Energy energises a UK BESS project and Capital Dynamics buys a 170MW long-duration storage project in Ireland. Tech & Policy: World Bank appoints a Trinidad and Tobago country manager, and Ali warns Caribbean broadcasters not to let AI replace editorial judgment.
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