Sports betting sites that have not registered will be taken down in the coming days 10/02/2024 The Ministry of Finance released on Tuesday a list of online betting companies authorized to operate in Brazil. Nationwide, 89 companies, owning 192 platforms, have applied for approval from the ministry to operate in the country and are thus […]
The new company, Reinvent, is the first in Brazil to blend human expertise with artificial intelligence, leveraging AI for operational and supporting functions 10/02/2024 Laio Santos, former CEO of brokerage firm Rico and ex-partner at XP Investimentos, is launching a wealth management firm targeting mid-ticket investors—those he believes are currently underserved by high-income segments of […]
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Belgian Company, controlled by France’s Avril, cut the deal for an undisclosed amount 10/01/2024 01:47 PM Atualizado 01/10/2024 Oleon, a Belgian subsidiary of the French group Avril and a global leader in natural-based oleochemicals, has finalized the purchase of Brazil’s A. Azevedo Oils, a prominent manufacturer of vegetable oils and its products—particularly those derived from castor […]
For asset managers, U.S. rate cuts and China’s stimulus package could lead to stock market recovery 10/01/2024 September felt like all of 2024 unfolded in a single month. It featured the expected rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve, a hike in Brazil’s Selic policy rate, and even stimulus measures for China’s economy. The renewed […]
While many firms refinanced debt during lower spreads, several sectors remain highly leveraged 10/01/2024 The ongoing Selic benchmark interest rate hike, which began in September, is expected to impact the financial performance of companies raising funds through the debt market, particularly those in highly leveraged sectors such as retail, car rentals, and healthcare. However, the […]
Credit rating agency says that if fiscal performance is weak during strong economic growth, it may deteriorate further during an unexpected slowdown 09/27/2024 Despite Brazil’s surprising economic growth this year, the country’s fiscal performance has been “weaker than anticipated,” maintaining high uncertainty regarding public finances, according to Fitch Ratings. “Economic outperformance may partly result from […]
With stock prices below “fair” value, firms launched 53 buyback programs from January to August, compared to 35 last year 09/27/2024 Publicly traded companies are capitalizing on a lackluster year in the capital markets by launching share buyback programs, seizing the opportunity to repurchase shares they believe are undervalued. From January to August, 53 buyback […]
The report reveals strong economic activity and inflation above target until 2027 09/27/2024 The Central Bank’s inflation projections, which remain above the target throughout the forecast horizon, as highlighted in the Inflation Report released on Thursday, have strengthened expectations of further tightening the Selic rate in the coming months. Financial institutions are now adjusting their […]
The market increasingly expects a 50-basis-point hike in the Selic policy rate by November, with forecasts of 12% per year rate or higher gaining traction 09/25/2024 After the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (COPOM) maintained a notably harsh tone in the minutes of its last meeting, the market has increasingly consolidated the view that accelerating […]