Argentina removes director from central bank board
Pedro Biscay told broadcaster C5N that the move was a "clear attack on freedom of thought and expression."
Pedro Biscay told broadcaster C5N that the move was a "clear attack on freedom of thought and expression."
The Chilean state-owned bank responds to complaints filed with the country's competition tribunal over the fees it charges for receiving electronic transfers.
The sum is the largest in any half year since 2013 and exceeds the total amount of capital raised over the previous three years combined, according to Baker Mackenzie.
The local operations of Spanish giants Santander and BBVA post positive results.
The ratings agency believes the resilience shown by the banks through the first half of the year suggests rising profitability ahead.
A top commodities expert believes President Maduro's plan to form a new legislative body could turn the nation into the first sovereign oil producer to "fully fail."
Aldemir Bendine allegedly received bribes to favor Odebrecht in its dealings with the state-run oil company.
With President Temer fighting for his political survival, key pension reforms could be delayed.
The Mexican consumer lender saw double-digit annual loan growth, partially offset by higher funding costs.
Brazil's third largest bank saw a rise in its non-performing loan ratio.