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Fund managers distrust the enormous amount of debt technology companies will need to finance their artificial intelligence investments, according to La República. That distrust is driving global credit spreads wider.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaDigital dollars recorded US$3.5 billion in movements over three months, according to La República. The outlet also reports that Colombia now ranks fifth in the region by volume of cryptocurrencies handled, after Venezuela.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaMerchants describe uneven changes in their collections since the arrival of Bre-B, the interoperable instant payments system. Some say their daily income fell, while others still prefer banknotes. The La República article thus addresses the loss of ground by cash following the adoption of this payment mechanism.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaCanadian asset manager Brookfield is seeking to exit the stake it currently holds in Vanti. According to the published information, the firm is questioning the guarantee of gas supply and imports of the fuel at prices up to three times higher than in January.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaWilliam Nejo, VP of Transformation at Rapyd, announced that the definitive transition from the PayU brand to Rapyd will take place at the start of next term. According to the executive, the company will launch its full portfolio of services next year, including mass payments to third parties and white-label cards.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaBanco Av Villas presented an initiative to strengthen customer service and Co-banking. According to the information released, the entity organized a dialogue session with an expert, who spoke with the bank's employees with the aim of strengthening customer relationships.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaNicolás Azcuénaga, CEO of Altia Energy, said the company could join one of the regasification projects under way in the Colombian market. The executive said the firm would take part in one of the programs currently in progress in the country, according to remarks published by La República.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaNicolás Azcuénaga, CEO of Altia Energy, said the company could join one of the regasification projects underway in the Colombian market. The executive said the firm would be willing to take part in one of the programs currently in progress in the country.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe unemployment balance with data through September will be released this week. Through August, the entity reported that the unemployment rate rose to 9.4%, with more than 207,000 additional unemployed people and an increase of 0.8 percentage points compared with 2025.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaColombia's statistics agency Dane recorded increases of more than 200% in agricultural products during the El Niño phenomenon between 2023 and 2024. Among the foods that rose the most are mandarin, sapote and carrot. The increase is explained by high demand and lower efficiency per hectare.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaBanco Santander, chaired by Ana Botín, will report its third-quarter 2026 results on October 28. The lender expects to raise its fee income by 15% on the back of its banking services and forecasts a profit of 3.803 billion for the quarter, with TSB and Brazil under scrutiny.
Read the flashmerca2.esPresident De la Espriella announced he will present the Rescue Law this week and highlighted budget cuts of more than 267,000 million pesos at the Presidency. He also mentioned measures to address the El Niño phenomenon and resources allocated to older adults.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaAbelardo de la Espriella announced that this week he will present the 'Rescue Law' and a national campaign to save energy, water and gas amid the strong 'Super Niño'. The announcement comes after procedural flaws in the presentation of the 2027 Budget, about which he said that "in my government mistakes are acknowledged and corrected".
Read the flashValora AnalitikIn his address, President De La Espriella announced that his government will present the fiscal rescue bill next week. The president also addressed budget matters and Presto, according to Portafolio's account.
Read the flashPortafolioBrazilian futures and stocks fell sharply after Lula da Silva's re-election was confirmed. The EWZ ETF, one of the instruments used to gain exposure to Brazilian stocks, is down nearly 20%, according to the report.
Read the flashValora AnalitikCorporate medical costs will rise 4.3% in 2027, following a 5.1% increase in 2026, according to forecasts from Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a professional services firm that published its "2027 Medical Cost Trends Report."
Read the flashsincomillas.comJoe Tsai, chairman of Alibaba, frames open source as the path for Europe to achieve technological sovereignty in artificial intelligence. According to the report, the leading models are Chinese and around 90% of computing power is foreign, which clashes with that goal: Europe lacks both the leading models and the machines that run them.
Read the flashmerca2.esEquity funds have returned 6.5% a year in Spain since 2000, according to content published by merca2.es on the long-term investment framework with a 2050 horizon. The figure contrasts with the 3.6% annual return of the Ibex and 3.5% for housing over the same period. The text notes that the time horizon makes the difference.
Read the flashmerca2.esThe currency calendar for the week of October 26-30 opens with EUR/USD at 1.1200, according to merca2.es. That window packs five monetary policy meetings and the release of core PCE, events the outlet flags as the ones that will move the dollar.
Read the flashmerca2.esFactoring keeps growing in Colombia and more fintechs are betting on this financial model for companies. According to the information, factoring moved COP 37.1 trillion in invoices through July 2026, equivalent to 79% of what was recorded in all of 2025. Among the entities offering these services, Lulo Bank is mentioned, with digital financing for businesses.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe Inter American Press Association (SIP) called for fair compensation for the use of journalistic content in artificial intelligence systems and stressed the need to respect copyright and intellectual property. The organization also warned about threats to press freedom in the Americas and in Argentina.
Read the flashPágina|12A Credicorp study says Colombia still has a long way to go on financial inclusion, although the frequency of use of financial products doubled in the country, rising from 5.2 to 10.7 times a month.
Read the flashPortafolioArgos Latam backed the continuity of the Conexión Centro project after a nod from Minister Elsa Noguera. Carlos Yusty, CEO of the cement company, called for analyzing the project by measuring the effect of the roads on regional GDP.
Read the flashPortafolioDeveloper Amarilo will bring to Pereira the model of Quora, its COP 2.4 trillion megaproject in Bogotá, following the earthquake. The group will finance the technical and legal studies with which Pereira's Mayor's Office will redesign the city center.
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