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Colombia's Superintendencia Financiera announced the May usury rate at 28.17%, up 1.41 percentage points from April. This rate caps credit card interest. Banco Unión and Coltefinanciera have the rates closest to the limit.

23 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Following its 2025 results showing a 45.4% profit drop due to agribusiness delinquency, Banco do Brasil executives at the BB Day event forecast a 'W'-shaped recovery for the sector in 2026. The payments index is expected to reach 95%, with delinquency pressuring results into mid-year amid risks like Middle East tensions and El Niño. The bank will maintain risk-calibrated lending with stronger guarantees.