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The Banking & Insurance sector – often referred to as the lifeblood of the real economy – is of vital importance in the modern credit-driven economic growth model. Among its functions are intermediation between savers and borrowers, ensuring funds are allocated efficiently; support of payment and settlement systems that facilitate trade and international economic relations; and provision of various products that mitigate risk and uncertainty. The accelerating pace of technological change, stricter regulation and shifting consumer habits are reshaping the traditional banking model and pushing the sector towards innovation-led growth.
Activities associated with Banking & Insurance are depositary and non-depositary credit intermediation and related activities, investment banking, securities brokerage, commodity contracts dealing and diverse financial investment activities. The sector also includes insurers, re-insurers and insurance brokerages, pension funds, health and welfare funds, monetary authorities, stock exchanges, and collection and credit agencies.
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According to the Brazilian Food Industry Association (ABIA), Brazil's food and beverage industry strengthened its role as a cornerstone of the national economy in 2024, processing 283mn tonnes of agricultural goods, representing 10.8% of GDP. The ...
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Brazil's wood and paper sector is a major contributor to the national economy, with global competitiveness rooted primarily in its natural advantages. Favourable climate conditions, continuous advances in tree genetics, widespread adoption of forest ...
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The Brazilian insurance sector recorded a solid yet moderating expansion in Q1 2025, with sector-wide disbursements reaching BRL 131.7bn, an +11.4% y/y increase driven by higher indemnities, benefits, redemptions and healthcare-related expenditures. ...
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In the second quarter of 2025, Brazil's construction sector maintained an overall positive momentum despite persistent challenges. The residential segment performed particularly well, with sales of new units rising by 5.3% y/y, driven largely by the ...
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In Q2 2025, production totalled 662,819 units, marking a 10.5% increase compared to Q2 2024 and a 10.7% expansion compared to Q1 2025. Passenger cars made up 73.5% of the output, while light commercial and heavy vehicles accounted for 20% and 6.5%, ...
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The revenues of Brazil's telecommunication sector reached BRL 46.6bn in Q2 2025, increasing by 3.1% y/y. Meanwhile, the number of telecom subscribers (including mobile telephony, fixed broadband, fixed telephony and pay TV services) increased by 1.3% ...
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Brazil's retail sector experienced a significant slowdown in Q2 2025, contrasting sharply with the robust start of the year. According to the monthly trade survey (PMC) by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), core retail sales ...
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Through technology, fintechs have developed products that reach lower-income populations with limited access to credit and investment opportunities. As a result, fintechs have broadened credit availability and helped drive down the average lending ...
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The biofuels sector in Brazil is an integrated industry with both domestic and global relevance. Thanks to its massive agricultural output, steady government support, and vast domestic market, the country ranks among the world's largest producers of ...
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