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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 Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Brazil's retail sector recorded strong expansion in 2024, with sales volumes rising by 4.1% y/y, a notable acceleration compared to the 1.7% increase in 2023. In nominal terms, ...
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The revenues of Brazil's telecommunication sector reached BRL 46.1bn in Q1 2025, increasing by 3.8% y/y. Meanwhile, the number of subscribers increased by 1.3% y/y in the same period, rising to 347.4mn across the four main segments: fixed broadband, ...
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