A Republican push-back against ESG could force banks to choose between red and blue states, in spite of poor outcomes in Texas.

Trade flows have recovered and the region is experimenting with new financing instruments and digitalisation. 

US fintechs are breaking down language barriers to the rapidly growing Hispanic market, which is also capturing the investment interest of major US lenders.

Inflation and the rate hikes are likely to dominate Mexico’s economic landscape this year, although foreign and domestic investment might address long-term challenges.

Solid capitalisation is a key strength but Mexican lenders may face slower credit demand this year.

Victoria Rodríguez Ceja, governor of the Mexican central bank since January, shares her views about inflation, monetary policy, financial inclusion and the banking sector in the country.

Directed by its ambitious chair, Gary Gensler, the SEC is pursuing an agenda which many in the industry believe is too much, too quickly, and it looks set to face legal challenges.