Arguing that the country's situation is complex and that the need for greater liquidity to meet its immediate responsibilities has had consequences on its funding sources, Factoring S.A. announced its exit from the local stock market.
Managers of the financial institution reported that the company began operations in 1998 and in 2011 was authorized by the Superintendence of Banks and Other Financial Institutions (Siboif), to make issues in the stock market.
In the midst of Nicaragua's delicate economic situation, the government has announced that the 5.2% increase in the minimum wage agreed in March will come into effect on September 1.
Official media reported that the National Minimum Wage Commission ratified the agreements reached in March 2018, and from September 1 the new salaries will enter into force.
A comparison between the crisis in the United States in 1929 and the one occurring now in Greece clearly shows that the sooner the costs of an exit from the crisis are assumed, the less time will be spent suffering from the measures taken to overcome it.
EDITORIAL
Obviously some aspects of the current economic tragedy of Greece are different from those suffered by the United States during Twenties of the last century. The situation in the Hellenic country is worse, not only because of its aging population structure, but because of its integration into the Euro zone.
The recent financial crisis demonstrates the importance of systems that provide guarantees on bank savings deposits, giving strength and security to the financial system.
An analysis of the topic by economist Roland J. Sevilla Boza, Chairman of the Deposit Guarantee Fund of Financial Institutions (FOGADE), focuses on news about Nicaragua, but the concepts generally can be extrapolated to the whole region.
Central America and the Dominican Republic have agreed together to ensure financial liquidity, create mechanisms for monitoring risk management and financial systems, as well as taking measures against the effects of the euro zone crisis and the weakness of U.S.
Carlos Acevedo, president of the Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador, told Prensalibre.com that "we are preparing a regional financial system and shielding mechanisms."
Economic recovery appears to have come close to a halt in the major industrialised economies, with falling household and business confidence affecting both world trade and employment, according to new analysis from the OECD.
Growth remains strong in most emerging economies, albeit at a more moderate pace.
Economic recovery appears to have come close to a halt in the major industrialised economies, with falling household and business confidence affecting both world trade and employment, according to new analysis from the OECD. Growth remains strong in most emerging economies, albeit at a more moderate pace.
Financial markets are in turmoil. Shares of banks are going down. European bonds are paying out record rates. Big corporations are announcing layoffs.
The global financial system seems to be heading towards another major crisis, and it could be worse than in 2008. At that time, the United States’ national debt was below $10 trillion, whereas now it is over 14.
The global recovery is off to a stronger start than anticipated earlier but is proceeding at different speeds in the various regions.
A Policy-Driven, Multispeed Recovery
Following the deepest global downturn in recent history, economic growth solidified and broadened to advanced economies in the second half of 2009. In 2010, world output is expected to rise by 4 percent.
The global recovery is off to a stronger start than anticipated earlier but is proceeding at different speeds in the various regions.
A Policy-Driven, Multispeed Recovery
Following the deepest global downturn in recent history, economic growth solidified and broadened to advanced economies in the second half of 2009. In 2010, world output is expected to rise by 4 percent.
Central American tourism was brought to its knees by the economic crisis and the A H1N1 virus, and is having a rough time getting back on feet.
All the countries of the region have suffered with less tourists and less revenue, in addition to lower quality tourists with reduced purchasing power.
One year after the fall of Lehman Brothers, SECMCA analyzes the international situation, and Central America's perspectives and current situation.
Production continues to fall, as evidenced by the Central American Monthly Economic Activity Index, confirming a process started on the last trimester of 2008. June's variation was -1.9% when compared to the same month of the previous year.
Fitch Ratings issued a special report: "Central American Banking: Evolution of the Crisis and Learnt Lessons".
In Fitch's opinion, the negative impact the international crisis had on Central American banks was very evident in 2009. The current economic context poses growing risks for the sector, as well as an important challenge for this year.
"Banking systems of the region have witnessed a sensible reduction in their cumulative results in the first half of the year, mainly caused by a considerable increase in delinquent loan reserves", states the report. "These results will continue under pressure in the following months, and their potential bounce-back will depend on an improvement of the economic environment, which Fitch does not expect before 2010".
Although recent public opinion has focused on what went wrong with securitization, it is important to recognize the many benefits associated with sound securitization.
Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR), October 2009 - Chapter 2
Key points:
Sound securitization provides important benefits—to allocate credit more efficiently, transfer credit risk away from banking sector to more diversified investors, and more finely tailor risks and returns to potential end investors.
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