Brazil’s top five banks saw a 3.1% increase in profits, reaching R$ 28.4 billion (approximately $5.8 billion) in the third quarter compared to last year. This rise is highlighted in data from Broadcast. Leading this growth are Itaú Unibanco, Banco do Brasil, and Caixa Econômica Federal, primarily through credit revenues. The banks displayed varied credit […]
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