Argentina
Best bank Banco Rio de la Plata
Banco Rio de la Plata is one of the most profitable and best-capitalized banks in Argentina and its conservative credit policies have helped keep its asset quality high. As well as operating in the consumer and middle market, Rio has one of the best sets of blue-chip corporate clients of any Argentine bank, and is a leader in providing advisory services as well as underwriting debt and equity offerings.
Best foreign bank Citibank
Citibank has an extensive local operation in Argentina, catering to high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients. As well as being one of the leading loan arrangers, the bank is also active on the advisory side, whether structuring project financings, readying local companies for IPOs, or acting as adviser to companies bidding in the privatization process. Citibank has also been highly successful in providing structured-finance products to Argentine corporates and financial institutions, and has completed a number of high-profile securitization transactions.
Bolivia
Best bank Banco Industrial
Banco Industrial has one of the best corporate client lists of any bank in Bolivia and has expanded its loan business while simultaneously taking a conservative view of lending.