ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Rodrigo Velasco, Head of BBVA Spark Mexico & LatAm, discusses how BBVA’s division for fast-growing, tech-oriented companies and funds works in practice, and what he looks for when taking on a new client, extending credit or investing in a VC fund.
First, Eduardo and Damian dissect the news of the week:
* S&P moves Mexico’s outlook to negative while keeping the rating at BBB.
* Ebrard prepares markets for a USMCA review without a clean endpoint.
* Alejandro Werner warns on Mexico’s low-growth model.
* SICC’s US$2bn Hidalgo pharma MOU — and why investors may be skeptical.
* GAP shifts from airport operator to broader infrastructure platform.
* Tourism weakness hits hotels
* Braskem Idesa faces an operational and financial crisis.
* Bunq applies for a Mexican banking license.
