Latin America Banking Sector Report 2024-2025

In 2023 and 2024 economic activity in Latin America moderated after the post-pandemic rebound in 2022, and according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLAC) the region's GDP is expected to grow by 2.1% in real terms in 2024. The region is facing a weaker external environment, characterised by low economic activity and global trade growth below its historical average, along with interest rates that are elevated in developed countries, resulting in higher financing costs for emerging markets. Domestically, consumer price inflation is decreasing, driven by swift action from the region's central banks and the influence of global disinflationary trends. This has provided room for central banks in several Latin American countries to reduce their interest rates, which is expected to have a favourable impact on economic activity in 2025.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Banking" sector for South America. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Banking" sector in South America
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in South America
• Ascertain South America’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in South America.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors