INTERNATIONAL ASSESSMENT Argentina dodges FATF money-laundering ‘grey list’ 24-10-2024 18:44 Financial Action Task Force money-laundering watchdog approves report on Argentina and Milei government avoids possible sanctions which might have placed investments at risk.
FIGHT AGAINST MONEY-LAUNDERING Argentina at risk of falling onto FATF money-laundering ‘grey list’ 31-08-2024 05:54 President Javier Milei wants to introduce a ‘blanqueo’ whitewash amnesty for undeclared assets. But his plan could see Argentina fall foul of the Financial Action Task Force money-laundering watchdog. RIGI multi-billion dollar investment incentive scheme is also under scrutiny. by Ariel Maciel
ECONOMY Argentina’s reign of cash tips nears its end amid a fintech boom 10-08-2024 15:31 Tips are finally going digital in Argentina thanks to both a boom in financial technology.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei won't resubmit reform plan to Congress until late 2025 29-02-2024 11:04 In an interview with British newspaper the 'Financial Times,' President Javier Milei says his sweeping 'omnibus bill' will be resubmitted to Congress – but not until December 2025
Messi does Miami Messi set for busy, hype-packed first week in Miami 13-07-2023 08:54 Lionel Messi's hopes of enjoying a quieter life in Florida for the final years of his career may prove to be wishful thinking
MESSI ON THE MOVE Messi lands in Florida ahead of Inter Miami move 11-07-2023 17:59 Argentine star Lionel Messi landed in Florida on Tuesday ahead of putting the final touches on his move to US Major League Soccer club Inter Miami.
MESSI TO MIAMI Inter Miami announce July 16 'The Unveil' event 08-07-2023 08:31 Lionel Messi's next club, Inter Miami, will a presentation event called 'The Unveil' on July 16 at its home stadium.
Football Messi and Busquets not moving to Miami for a holiday, says Martino 29-06-2023 21:04 Newly appointed Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino says there is no question of Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets moving to South Florida to chill on South Beach.
MESSI ON THE MOVE Rocket man Messi ready to fire MLS lift-off 09-06-2023 14:54 Argentine superstar's impending move to Inter Miami will turbo-charge Major League Soccer's efforts of entering the mainstream.
MESSI ON THE MOVE Benefits of Miami as clear as day for Argentina's captain 09-06-2023 08:25 After years of putting his body on the line for both club and country at the top level, Messi now has the chance to extend his career and become, like Pelé, a sterling ambassador for the game stateside. by Dan Edwards
ECONOMICS OF THE DEAL 'La Pulga' spurns US$400-million Saudi offer to join Beckham’s side 07-06-2023 21:47 Bringing Messi to the United States will have major repercussions for Miami and Major League Soccer, as the city gears up to be one of the World Cup’s host cities in 2026.
BLOOMBERG - OPINION JP Spinetto: Why Lionel Messi chose Miami over Riyadh 07-06-2023 21:41 The football great’s move to the US makes a lot of sense professionally, personally and maybe even financially.
BRAZILIAN ECONOMY Brazil 'finfluencers' bring finance to the favelas 17-05-2023 15:05 So-called 'finfluencers,' or financial influencers, are going viral in Brazil, delivering financial education to the masses in a country known for its gaping inequalities.
BLACK TUESDAY Massa’s disobedience, Kirchnerite fury and inflation fears 26-04-2023 11:05 Economy Minister Sergio Massa will force a political debate in the wake of exchange rate crisis. Kirchnerism once again points finger at agricultural producers. by Ariel Maciel
FINANCIAL TURBULENCE President Fernández accuses opposition of fuelling peso fall 25-04-2023 17:55 Argentina's currency extends multi-day slump to weaken on parallel exchange markets against dollar to 497 pesos per greenback, with President Alberto Fernández and Economy minister Sergio Massa lashing out at "rumours and false reports."
FINANCIAL TURBULENCE Economy minister vows to use ‘all tools’ to stop peso’s slump 25-04-2023 15:10 Argentina’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa vowed to staunch a collapse in the nation’s parallel currency rates as the peso’s worth slumps to record lows.
FINANCIAL TURBULENCE Massa to use ‘all state's tools’ to counter exchange rate turmoil 25-04-2023 15:02 Economy Minister Sergio Massa vows to use “all the tools of the state” to bring “order” to dollar-peso turbulence, as he blames “rumours and false reports” for exchange rate turmoil on parallel markets.
ANALYSIS Panic in Silicon Valley 18-03-2023 03:12 The global economy has stepped on another landmine. Increased instability will hurt Argentina, as it did after 2008. by Agustino Fontevecchia