Brazil’s Senate Bars Corporate Political Campaign Donations
The Senate in Brazil approved on Wednesday night an amendment which would make it illegal for companies to donate funds...
September 3, 2015Topic
Companies
Brazil Temporarily Introduces Reduced Work Hours and Salaries
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff has signed a temporary measure allowing companies to reduce working hours and employees' salaries in order...
July 7, 2015
Banks Boost Credit for Small Businesses
Interest rate cuts led by public banks in Brazil in 2012 have given a much-needed boost to small businesses in...
January 22, 2013
Eike Batista’s OGX Down $12.6B: Daily
Of 295 companies publicly-traded on the Bovespa, which has witnessed growth of R$147 billion (US$72 billion) this year, Eike Batista's...
October 16, 2012
Dollar Strong Against Brazilian Real: Daily
The dollar ended down 0.67 percent on Thursday, after closing high five sessions in a row, at R$1.91. The Bovespa...
May 4, 2012
Ambev Expands into the Caribbean
Brazilian beverage giant, Ambev, announced an alliance with the Dominican Republic’s biggest company, to form the leading beverage company in...
April 17, 2012
Ibovespa’s Steady Gains in Brazil: Daily
The São Paulo Stock Exchange Bovespa Index (Ibovespa) continued its recovery yesterday pushing through the 61,000-point mark for the first...
January 19, 2012
Brazil Targets Unregistered Financial Services
Texas-based National Western Life insurance company is being fine R$11 billion for selling life insurance policies in Brazil without being...
November 15, 2011