Hampshire Group sells its Rio apparel company

New York-based Hampshire Group Ltd. has sold Rio, its Honduras-based apparel company. Rio specializes in the manufacturing, design and sourcing of knit tops that are sold to an array of retailers and distributors, mostly in the United States. “The sale of this business was an integral part of our plan to solidify our balance sheet," Hampshire Group CEO Paul Buxbaum said. Read More »

MoneyGram increases presence in Brazil with Cotacao DTVM

MoneyGram, a global provider of money transfer and payment services, recently announced that it has reached an agreement with Cotacao DTVM to enable customers in Brazil to send money transfers to friends and family from more than 50 Cotacao DTVM exchange houses in the country. MoneyGram has also recently opened an office in Brazil to provide an increased presence. Read More »

Expert warns Latin America will face dilemma when US interest rates rise

Latin America will face a dilemma if U.S. interest rates begin to increase, though that would also create opportunity, an expert from deVere Group -- a consultancy with $10 billion under advice -- told Latin Business Daily. While Brazil and Mexico dominate the region’s capital markets, Latin America is already facing problems related to weak commodity prices. Read More »

Puerto Rico Investment Summit to be held in February

Puerto Rico Investment Summit 2016, an exclusive event where more than 500 foreign investors, tax lawyers and entrepreneurs can learn about the competitive advantages offered by the island, will be held at the San Juan Convention Center Feb. 11-12. The program will present Acts 20 and 22 on tax incentives, new private equity laws, other incentives and competitive advantages. Read More »

NXT provides final update on Bolivia survey project

Canada-based NXT Energy Solutions Inc. recently gave an update on its SFD survey project in Bolivia with Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), Bolivia's national oil company. Data acquisition operations of SFD began June 8 and were recently completed. The survey aircraft and crew employed by the company have returned to Canada, and a final report is expected soon. Read More »