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  "path": "/2026/04/23/latin-america-s-largest-investment-bank-targets-uruguay-as-regional-hub-after-acquiring-local-hsbc-unit?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_content=main&utm_campaign=rss",
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  "textContent": "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.",
  "title": "Latin America's largest investment bank targets Uruguay as regional hub after acquiring local HSBC unit"
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