Regulatory change takes effect immediately with resolution’s publication; banks had warned of potential funding shortages 05/23/2025 Responding to pressure from financial institutions, Brazil’s National Monetary Council (CMN) has shortened the minimum maturity term for agribusiness credit bills (LCAs) and real estate credit bills (LCIs) from nine to six months. The measure, […]
While the R$31.4 billion budget freeze boosts fiscal credibility, experts say the higher financial transaction tax could deter credit and long-term savings 05/23/2025 Most economists welcomed the government’s decision to freeze R$31.4 billion in expenditures. Still, they expressed concern that the increase in the IOF—Brazil’s Tax on Financial Transactions—could have negative effects […]
New rules require more in-person classes across higher education formats 05/20/2025 After four delays, President Lula signed on Monday (19) the decree establishing the new regulatory framework for distance learning (EAD) in higher education. The changes will also affect hybrid and in-person learning, reshaping the entire sector. Institutions will have two years to comply. The […]