The purpose of this research is to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the future of the retail banking, insurance, brokerage, & investment management industries in the Latin America Markets, which provide geographical proximity but also challenges for United States financial services firms, including multiple languages, currencies, & laws. In short, this research defines the future of financial services in these markets and compares these findings to those of the United States in order to provide readers with some perspective. Many of the Latin America Markets have trends parallel to those in the United States, but also many fundamental market differences. This research, along with Tiburon's coverage of the English Speaking Countries Markets; Europe, the Middle East, & Africa; Asia Pacific; and the Offshore Markets forms Tiburon's international channels research series.

The research starts with an explanation of the market history of the Latin America Markets, including these phases:

• Native Indians Phase
• Colonial Phase
• Independence Phase
• Middle Phase
• Modern Phase

The research summarizes the growth of the Latin America Markets, and ranks both the leading markets and the leading financial services firms.

The research profiles the key countries, including:

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Argentina
• Venezuela
• Colombia
• Chile
• Other South American Markets
• Central American Markets
• Caribbean Islands Markets

And the research makes several predictions for the Latin America Markets, including:

• Substantial Growth
• Continuing Dominance of Brazil & Mexico
• Highly Pronounced Wealth Divide
• Unique Risks, Including the Drug Trade, Currency Fluctuations, & a Modest Threat of Nationalization
• Increasing Online Financial Services Potential
• Emergence of Independent Advisors Market
• Increasing Mergers & Acquisitions Opportunities
• Increasing Venture Capital & Private Equity Opportunities