18 June 2009
The one to watch
Winner: Banco Itau/Unibanco Highly commended: Banco do Brasil Brazil is expected to be one of the economies likely to lead the world out of recession. Brazil’s GDP shrank by 1.8% in the first quarter this year compared to the same quarter in 2008, according to figures released by the Brazilian Census Bureau (IBGE) in early June, indicating a very shallow recession. Nevertheless, the country’s trade ministers, and...
You must be logged in to view this page. If you are already a registered user please log in. Alternatively, you can request a free trial or subscribe.
Subscribers have unlimited access to all current and archive content. Start your subscription today - click on the button below.
22 Feb 12 - 23 Feb 12 | Jakarta
01 Mar 12 - 02 Mar 12 | The Biltmore Hotel at Coral Gables, Miami
28 Mar 12 - 29 Mar 12 | The Marriott Moscow Royal Aurora Hotel, Moscow
Counterparty risk is another area to consider – as the debt crisis unfolds and banks continue to get downgraded, the cost of counterparty risk goes up. There is also clearly a problem with the stress tests applied to banks in Europe.
The great trade finance dislocation - November 2011