Insurance
Hurricane Melissa Devastation Saddles Jamaica With Multi-Billion-Dollar Bill
Per the World Bank’s and Inter-American Development Bank’s estimates, $8.8 billion-worth of repairs from Hurricane Melissa amount to 41% of Jamaica's GDP.
Author: Nic Wirtz
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
BAC Eyes Panama’s Multibank Deal
BAC Credomatic has announced plans to purchase Panama’s Multibank, potentially making it the largest bank in Central America by market share.
Awards
World’s Best Private Banks 2026: Caribbean & Central America
Digital Adoption Blooms: Integrated offerings and sustainability spur regional growth.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Latin America: Flipping The Script
Some of Latin America’s smaller nations are stealing the limelight as US tariffs bring economic headwinds to the region.
Banking
Argentina: Revolut Acquires Cetelem
UK fintech Revolut will enter the Argentine market after agreeing to purchase Cetelem Argentina from BNP Paribas Personal Finance.
Banking
As Dominican Republic’s Fintech Sector Booms, Financial Inclusion Is Big Goal
Fintechs are a rapidly growing presence in the Dominican Republic, where they promise to improve inclusiveness in a still-underbanked nation.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Dominican Republic: The Caribbean’s Economic Diamond In The Rough
Capitalizing on natural resources and a prime geographic location, the island nation considers a host of opportunities to expand exports and encourage foreign investment.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
United States: Plan For Remittance Tax Sparks Global Concerns
A proposed 3.5% remittance tax on money sent from the US to noncitizens abroad has sent shockwaves through countries that rely on international transfers.
Technology
Latin America: Leading World Financial Innovation
By concentrating on financial inclusion, Latin America shows other parts of the world how to navigate testing times.
Technology
El Salvador Now Offering Digital Assets
El Salvador’s Stock Exchange (BVES) is the first in Latin America to offer digital assets. Digital Exchange, BVES’ digital arm,...
Banking
Scotiabank Pullback Signals Global Banking Shift Away From Latin America
With its exit from Central America and Colombia, Scotiabank follows the trend of international banks retreating amid rising compliance costs...
Banking
CIBC Completes Asset Sale In The Caribbean
After more than three years, CIBC Caribbean wrapped up its segment of a groupwide efficiency drive last month with the...