
Thought Leadership
11 min read | by Alice Popescu | I recently traveled to Chile and Peru to uncover deeper insights about an area that benefits from a less recognized, yet quite compelling, narrative. Demographic tailwinds, impressive economic growth, an increasing culture of innovation and disruption, and scalable regional expansion opportunities for both domestic players and global emerging market companies involved in the EM de-coupling movement form the basis of an exciting, under-the-radar investment landscape. As we approach International Women’s Day, I would also be remiss not to mention the region’s impressive progress on financial inclusion and women’s economic empowerment, which I had the distinct pleasure of experiencing firsthand at the largest informal market in the Americas.