Brazil's BNDES Chief says Company Interest in Loans Up 30 pct

AS/COA’s keynote speaker and President of the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) Luciano Coutinho told reporters the organization will likely disburse 150 billion reais ($72 billion) worth of new loans this year, up from 139.7 billion reais in 2011.

Swinging with the Hippest Harpist

The Wall Street Journal praises Harpist Edmar Castañeda’s recent performance at Americas Society. Castañeda will perform again at America’s Society historic building at 680 Park Avenue on November 19 and November 26.