Lenders have an important role to play in preserving the world’s largest rainforest.

By committing to the principles of ESG, not just saying the letters out loud, banks stand to gain from pulling out of the rainforest.

Pandemic has thrown up unique challenges, admits Santander's executive chair Ana Botín.

Brazil is looking at how to bounce back in a more sustainable way with healthier cities and wider access to financial services.

As the death toll rises and a recession looms how will pandemic impact Brazil’s banks?

Which banks across Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have performed the best in The Banker’s newly introduced ranking that measures a lender's performance across various key criteria? 

A landmark agreement between the EU and the customs union of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay has been reached, and several banks are already positioning themselves for a boost in trade and investment.

Four leading female bankers in Brazil have launched a project to tackle the problem of women being under-represented on the boards of the country's lenders.

While political turbulence continues to rattle Brazil, the country’s central bank is pushing ahead with pragmatic initiatives. 

Brazil’s new government wants to open up the country's economy and increase trade with the rest of the world. But beyond the campaign rhetoric, the US-China trade war is making it hard to second guess how achievable those goals will be. Thierry Ogier reports.