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Latin America's largest investment bank targets Uruguay as regional hub after acquiring local HSBC unit

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Latin America's largest investment bank targets Uruguay as regional hub after acquiring local HSBC unit
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Brazilian group BTG Pactual, Latin America's largest investment bank, is awaiting authorisation from Uruguay's Central Bank (BCU) to begin operating in the local financial market following its $175 million acquisition of HSBC Uruguay, agreed in July 2025. Group executives expect regulatory approval to come through by mid-year, allowing them to begin operations gradually in the second half of 2026.

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