Mexico - The Banker

With bank lending drying up last year, many Latin American corporates turned to the bond market to strengthen their cash positions. The resulting boom has instilled a sense of confidence in the region, with firms in Brazil, Mexico and Colombia leading the way. Writer Jason Mitchell

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The Banker toasts the talents of the world's top central bank governors whose leadership has been at the forefront of the battle to contain the global financial crisis.

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Although Mexico's exports and remittances are in decline, its oil production and tourism sectors weakened and unemployment rising, the country's banking industry entered the global crisis in good shape and may be able to provide the credit needed to reactivate the economy. Writer Jane Monahan

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Mexico's finance minister discusses the country's close relationship with the US, and whether the banking sector should play a bigger role in reactivating Mexico's stuttering economy. Writer Jane Monahan

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Despite the international financial troubles and its shrinking economy, Mexico's banking sector presents a relatively stable and optimistic picture. Assets in its top five banks grew on average by 50% in 2008, and although profitability has significantly declined these banks all closed the last financial year in profit.

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The top Latin American banks are, as usual, headed by Brazilian lenders. And it is in Brazil that the biggest growth story took place last year. Banco Itaú and Unibanco merged in November 2008, forming the largest bank in the country.

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National development banks in Latin America such as Brazil's BNDES and Mexico's Nafinsa are playing an important role in keeping funds flowing in the region, but there is a danger of them being over-stretched. Writer Jane Monahan

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Mexico’s equity markets have succumbed to global malaise and recovery will depend less on commodity prices, as is the case for most of Latin America, and more on improved debt markets and a US recovery. Writer John Rumsey.

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Given the lessons learnt during the Tequila Crisis of the mid-1990s, analysts and bankers are positive about Mexico’s ability to survive, and even thrive, during current worldwide economic turbulence. Writer Theresa Braine.

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This time, Mexico looks as though it is prepared for the downturn of the US economy. Monica Campbell reports.

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Brian Caplen reports on Mexico’s plans to build on its financial stability and raise pitiful tax take levels.

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