Posts Tagged ‘BRICS’
Brazil’s Action Plan for the IoT
the Internet of Things (IoT) has economic implications allowing smaller businesses and individuals to participate in the economy. IoT impacts on many other sectors, providing real time data for business and industries which translates into greater efficiency through addressing issues timeously which enables more cost-effective solutions. Together with the added advantage of automating processes the…
Read MoreBrazil economy upturn first time since 2015
The first three months of 2017 saw Brazil emerging from its longest recession in the country’s history with a GDP increase of 1 per cent after two consecutive years of negative growth, during which the Brazilian economy shrank by almost 8%.(6) 2017 saw inflation falling to its lowest level since 1998, which together with lower…
Read MoreFintech opportunities in Brazil attract venture capital investment
While Brazil’s political environment is mired in instability and allegations of corruption, the fintech industry has emerged strong, with the number of Fintech start-ups in Brazil surging in recent years, making it the largest financial technology market in Latin America(1). Fintech firms are capitalising on some 210 million adults who remain unbanked, in the country…
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