Itaú Unibanco Forms JV With Banco BMG

Itaú Unibanco announced on Tuesday an agreement with the Banco BMG to offer, distribution and marketing of payroll services.

The joint venture will be called banco Itaú BMG Factored, and Itaú Unibanco will hold the control with 70% of the total capital of the new entity, while BMG will have the 30% remaining.

The initial equity capital will be US$ 500 milllion.

“Itaú Unibanco will contribute with their economic and financial capacity, administrative experience and controls and the BMG will contribute with their commercial and operational expertise, as well as the technological platform necessary for the development of the activities of the joint venture,” said ITA in a statement to the market.

In addition, the joint venture will share “distribution channels with the BMG and shall have the right to finance 70% of claims reflected originated by such distribution channels. The remaining 30% will be hired directly by BMG. ”

According to BMG, the Association will bring improvement in their leverage ratios, “with consequent release of capital required, bearing in mind that approximately 70% of payroll credits will be carried out signings by the joint venture.”

The Bank also highlights the strengthening of brand, as “an important part of your business payroll loans will be held in association with Itaú Unibanco, Latin America’s biggest private bank.”

CFI

Recent Posts

The Promise and Pressure of the UK’s AI Aspirations

With world-class universities, a vibrant startup ecosystem and renewed strategic investment, the United Kingdom has…

1 week ago

The iRenaissance: How Apple Went from Near-Death to World Domination

In the late 1990s, Apple was teetering on the brink of collapse. A decade later,…

1 week ago

A JUUL of an Idea… That May Have Got Most of it Wrong

Vaping is big business, and few companies have seen the spectacular growth — and subsequent…

1 week ago

Portobello Capital: Driving Growth and Industry Leadership in Iberian Private Equity

Portobello Capital has cemented its position as the leading mid-market private equity firm in Spain,…

2 weeks ago

The Midas Touch, or Not So Much? The Mythical Metal vs Shares

Gold is the age-old standard that once underpinned our modern currencies; what value does it…

2 weeks ago

From Strength to Strength: Peak Re Expands its Role as a Trusted Reinsurance Partner in Emerging Asia

Mission to Close the Protection Gap Headquartered in Hong Kong, Peak Reinsurance Company Limited (“Peak…

3 weeks ago