Category: Banking & Financial Services
South America Banking & Financial Services
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Store Cards in Chile
... greater flexibility. Consequently, store cards are becoming niche products, appealing mostly to lower socioeconomic segments and customers seeking specific retail promotions. Euromonitor International's Store Card Transactions in Chile report establishes the size and structure of ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Colombia
... lower inflation. Private consumption will lose some momentum due to its robust performance over the past five quarters. But we think the strength in investment will offset it. Risks remain tilted to the downside due ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Chile
... Fintech Law is also reshaping the landscape, fostering competition and promoting financial inclusion by allowing new players to enter the space. Ratified by the Ministry of Finance on 4 January 2023, the Fintech Law set ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Ecuador
... from a 1% contraction in 2024 to 1.8% growth in 2025. This rebound is mainly due to base effects, as market conditions for consumers and businesses will remain tough. Our GDP projections are above the ... Read More
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Store Cards in Brazil
... especially true for lower-income consumers, who face constrained budgets and greater difficulty accessing credit cards. Store cards represent a way to build customer loyalty, as these consumers tend to prefer stores that offer an established ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Brazil
... and rise of Pix, the instant payment system launched by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) in 2020. Pix quickly conquered Brazilian consumers with its convenience, speed, and absence of fees for individuals, resulting in ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Brazil
... to 2021 and 2022, and growth is set to slow further in 2024, to the single digits. In 2023, the number of credit card transactions surpassed the number of debit card transactions for the first ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Brazil
... revolving credit in charge cards limits their adoption. The Brazilian market values instalment payments, a feature widely available in credit cards. Consequently, the number of charge cards in circulation has been declining year after year ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Brazil
... their income tax. This programme was established in 1976, and underwent changes in 2022 and 2023, aiming to make the segment more competitive and give workers more choices in using the benefit. Typically, the leading ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Brazil
... to implement agile and sophisticated measures to survive in an environment hostile to economic activities. Such developments positively impact Brazilian financial institutions to this day, allowing the development of cutting-edge solutions and technologies in a ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Brazil
... since 2017. The objective was to curb demand and reduce pressure on prices, especially after external shocks, such as the war in Ukraine, which impacted some food costs; for example, wheat as input material. Euromonitor ... Read More
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Latin America and e-Invoicing: Lessons to Be Learned and Why It’s Not Talked About in the Broader Conversation
... and examines why it isn’t talked about in broader conversation. Latin America has been a pioneer in implementing e-invoicing, driven by the need to improve tax collection and combat evasion, with countries like Brazil, Mexico, ... Read More
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Bolivia In-depth PEST Insights
... analysis. Synopsis Understand the political system in Bolivia through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators. Understand the economic situation in Bolivia through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues. Understand customer ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Argentina
... better-than-expected Q3 performance in the external sector. Our forecast for next year is lower than consensus for 2025 but higher for 2026. The approved RIGI scheme presents an upside risk to growth, while the La ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets
... This reflects our view that private consumption is gaining momentum as inflation falls faster than we anticipated. With interest rates falling and inflation cooling, we anticipate a slight uptick in growth next year to 4%. Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Guyana
... in 2026 to reflect a more bearish outlook for global oil prices. In the medium term, we forecast a sustained period of 4% growth given waning base effects and a maturing of the oil industry. Read More
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Credit Cards in Brazil
... the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights A credit card is a financial product provided by a bank or financial institution that enables the cardholder ... Read More
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Brazil Cards and Payments: Opportunities and Risks to 2028
... provides values and volumes for a number of key performance indicators in the industry, including credit transfer, cash, card, direct debits, and cheques during the review-period (2020-24e). The report also analyzes various payment card markets ... Read More
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2024 Latin America Payment As A Service Forecast (2025-2030 Outlook)-Market Opportunities Report
... the NAICS Healthcare industry. The market is expected to increase from USD xx billion in 2025 to USD xx billion by 2030, at a CAGR of xx% from 2025 to 2030. Estimates on product and ... Read More
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2024 Latin America Financial Analytics Forecast (2025-2030 Outlook)-Market Opportunities Report
... Healthcare industry. The market is expected to increase from USD xx billion in 2025 to USD xx billion by 2030, at a CAGR of xx% from 2025 to 2030. Estimates on product and service sales ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Paraguay
... labor market and a recovery in real wages, along with more accommodative financial conditions, support our forecast. We expect these factors will drive domestic demand to expand by 5.7% this year and 4.0% next. This ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Bolivia
... to 1.0% due to the protracted riots and higher inflation weighing on feeble domestic demand. The Supreme Court banned ex-president Evo Morales from running in the 2025 elections, triggering a political stalemate. Meanwhile, the Congress ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Venezuela
... with our forecast. The country will likely reach 1mn bpd output next year, as foreign oil licences continue. After July's elections, our baseline continues to be for President Nicolás Maduro to be re-elected with current economic ... Read More
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Economy of Bolivia 2024
... positive growth. However in the last decade revenue from natural gas exports is down significantly, which has left a hole in the public finances. The Government has resorted to the Central Bank to fund its ... Read More
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Economy of Paraguay 2024
... develop housing and healthcare. A major anomaly in its trade is that China is the single largest source of imports whereas it has minimal exports in the other direction. This situation will only be rectified ... Read More
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