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MEXICO May 2015 INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT KIT OF OPPORTUNITIES The Country's Economic Context Industry Structure International Trade, Bilateral Trade with Portugal and Opportunities Novo Banco Internationalisation Support Contacts ISKO Mexico MEXICO Business environment and key factors Business environment Ease of doing business 39/189 (Doing Business 2015 ranking) Investor protection Cross-border trade Contract fulfilment Economic Freedom 62/189 44/189 57/189 55/178 (Economic Freedom 2014 ranking) Competitiveness 61/144 (Global Competitiveness Index 2014-2015 ranking) Basic Requirements Infrastructure Institutions 69/144 65/144 102/144 Efficiency Enhancers 60/144 Innovations and Sophistication 59/144 Cosec (Risk group) Mexico City 3 Grade 1 (lowest risk) to 7 (highest risk) Double Taxation Convention with Portugal Yes Standard & Poor’s (Rating) (AAA rating (lowest risk) to D (highest risk, default) Long term debt in local currency Long term debt in foreign currency Outlook A BBB+ Stable Capital: Mexico City Official Language: Spanish Population (Million): 118 .4 (2013) Surface area: 1 958 thousandKm2 Time Zone: UTC -6 to -8 Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN) Type of Government: Presidencialist Republic Religion: Christianity (majority) Sources: IMF, World Bank, COSEC, World Economic Forum, Global Heritage. ISKO Mexico 3 MEXICO Macroeconomic Indicators 2014 2015E 2016E 2017E 950.3 965.5 1 120.0 1 215.8 1 252.6 1.4 2.1 3.0 3.3 3.5 4.9 4.8 4.3 4.0 3.9 3.8 4.0 3.2 3.0 3.0 17.0 17.7 17.0 16.2 16.3 -2.4 -2.1 -2.2 -2.2 -2.3 -3.8 -4.6 -4.1 -3.5 -3.0 2013 GDP Current prices EUR billion GDP real growth rate Percentage Unemployment Rate Percentage of working population Inflation Rate Percentage Exchange Rate EUR/MXN Current Account Percentage of GDP Fiscal Balance Percentage of GDP E Estimates. Sources: IMF, Bloomberg. ISKO Mexico 4 MEXICO Internacional Integration ALADI – Latin American Integration Association Seeks to gradually and progressively establish a Latin American market by means of the implementation of a Preferential Regional Tariff system. www.aladi.org/ IADB – Inter-American Development Bank Established in 1959, it is the largest source of development funds in Latin America and the Caribbean, promoting a program of reforms aimed at increasing the level of development in the region. www.iadb.org/ NAFTA – North American Free Trade Agreement Signed in 1992, and in force since 2004, NAFTA aims to gradually and progressively eliminate (over a period of 15 years) customs tariffs, border controls and other barriers to trade amongst its members. www.nafta-sec-alena.org/ APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Founded in 1989, APEC is an informal group, which has contributed to the promotion of trade, foreign investment, technology transfer, conservation of maritime resources and fisheries, and aims to create a free trade zone amongst its members, by 2020. www.apec.org/ Sources: AICEP, CIA, NB. ISKO Mexico 5 The Country's Economic Context Industry Structure International Trade, Bilateral Trade with Portugal and Opportunities Novo Banco Internationalisation Support Contacts ISKO Mexico MEXICO GDP Sectoral Structure The weight of the mining and industrial sector in Mexico’s GDP stands out. Breakdown of GDP by sector (2013) Agriculture, forestry and fisheries ; 3.5% Other services ; 15.0% Mining; 7.9% Financial services and Manufacturing; 17.8% insurance , 3.3% Transport, Warehousing , 6.4% Accommodation and restaurants ; 2.2% Real estate services; 11.8% Education, health and information services ; 6.6% Construction; 7.5% Electricity, gas and water ; 1.7% Distribution; 16.2% Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia. ISKO Mexico 7 MEXICO The economy’s sectoral structure (I) The Mexican financial system is supervised by the Bank of Mexico, which is responsible for monetary and foreign exchange policy, whereas the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores is the entity responsible for supervising the banking system. The institutions that can render banking services are the Banca Múltiple institutions (Retail Banking) and Banca de Desarrollo institutions (Development Banks). BBVA Bancomer is the largest retail bank in Mexico, with a market share equal to 22.2%, in March 2013 (by assets), followed by Banamex and Banorte. Major banks operating in Mexico, 2013 Total Assets, March 2013 (pesos, millions) % Net Profit, March 2013 (pesos, millions) Employees, March 2011 BBVA Bancomer 1 341 033 22.2 13 703 26 636 Banamex1 1 180 547 19.6 3 929 34 546 Banorte 955 422 15.8 2 756 12 374 Santander 856 743 14.2 4 573 15 603 HSBC 531 298 8.8 921 19 627 Inbursa 341 331 5.7 73 1 943 Scotiabank Inverlat 210 185 3.5 999 9 570 FINANCIAL SYSTEM Sources: Asociacion de Bancos de México, Banco de México. ISKO Mexico 1 Citigroup (acquired by Citigroup in 2001). 8 MEXICO The economy’s sectoral structure (II) In 2013, the mining sector represented around 7.9% of Mexican GDP, particularly noteworthy being the contribution of the oil sector. In 2013, Mexico was the 10th largest oil producer, the state-owned company, PEMEX – Petroleos Mexicanos, being one of the largest in the world. R/P1 (Years) Oil production, 2013 (Millions barrels day) 11.5 10.8 OIL SECTOR Mexico Asia ISKO Mexico 1 Europe & Eurasia 14 23.4 1.8 Norway 2.0 Qatar 2.1 Brazil 2.3 Nigeria 2.6 Venezuela 2.9 Mexico 3.1 Kuwait 3.1 Iraq 3.6 Iran 3.6 UAE 3.9 Canada China USA Russian Federation Saudi Arabia 4.2 Source: BP Statistics. 10.6 10.0 North America 37.4 Africa 40.5 World Middle East 53.3 78.1 Reserves-to-production ratio: number of years that known oil reserves are expected to last, given the current level of productions. 9 MEXICO The economy’s sectoral structure (III) Mexico is one of the leading producers of zinc, copper and silver. In 2012, mining sector GDP grew by 9.4%, one of the most dynamic sectors of the Mexican economy. In that year, Mexico attracted around 6% of the total investment worldwide in the mining sector (4th position worldwide), being the first destination of this kind of investment in Latin America. Gold, silver and copper production represented 45% of Mexican mining production. Gold contributed 1.9% to total Mexican goods exports. Mining sector GDP, 2001-2012 (Annual growth rate, %) Breakdown of investment in mining by countries, 2012 9.4 MINING SECTOR 8.9 8.2 5.9 5.6 4.4 3.1 3.7 2.6 0.5 Outros 35% Argentina 3% Brazil 3% Russia China 3% 4% Canada 16% Australia 12% Chile 5% Peru 5% USA 8% Mexico 6% 0 2001 2002 2203 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 -1.4 Source: Direccion General de Minas Mexico. ISKO Mexico 10 MEXICO The economy’s sectoral structure (IV) The automotive sector is a strategic sector of the Mexican economy, representing around 3% of GDP and 18% of the manufacturing industry. In 2012, Mexico was the 8th largest produce of automobiles in the world, having produced around 3 million vehicles, 80% of which were destined for the export market (around 25% of total goods exports, in 2012). There are over one thousand automotive component companies in Mexico. The sector is expected to continue to grow, in fact the forecast production for 2015 was achieved in 2012. Worldwide production of motor vehicles, 2013 (Millions) ranked 8th worldwide 22.1 America Europe 9.6 3.1 2.5 2.5 Canada 3.7 Thailand 3.9 Mexico 4.5 Brazil Germany Japan USA China 5.7 India 11.0 South Korea AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR Destination of Mexican vehicle exports, 20123 (Thousands) 1 580.3 123.2 Asia 64.4 Others 21.6 Africa 7.2 Sources: Proméxico, OICA, Asociación Mexicana de la Industria Automotriz, INGI, Comisión Económica para America Latina y el Caraibe (CEPAL). ISKO Mexico 11 MEXICO The economy’s sectoral structure (V) In 2013, the tourism sector made a direct contribution of USD 74.7 billion, 5.9% of Mexican GDP, and this sector contributes directly of 6.4% of total employment and is expected to grow by 4.4%, in 2014. In 2013, the total number of tourist arrivals reached 23.7 million, a CAGR of 1.6% between 2005 and 2013. Mexico is the 15rd most popular tourist destination worldwide with a share of world tourism equal to 2.2%, in terms of tourist arrivals. TOURISM SECTOR E Estimates Sources: World Tourism Organization, World Travel & Tourism Council. ISKO Mexico 12 The Country's Economic Context Industry Structure International Trade, Bilateral Trade with Portugal and Opportunities Novo Banco Internationalisation Support Contacts ISKO Mexico MEXICO International Trade – Partners Mexico’s imports by country, 2013 Mexico’s exports by country, 2013 Ranking Country 2013 (EUR Million) Share (%) CAGR08-13 (%) Ranking Country 2013 (EUR Million) Share (%) CAGR08-13 (%) 1 USA 141 349.4 50.7 6.5 1 USA 225 798.4 79.5 7.3 2 China 46 164.3 16.6 14.4 2 Canada 7 840.2 2.8 10.2 3 Japan 12 855.3 4.6 3.0 3 Spain 5 420.3 1.9 13.5 4 South Korea 10 157.9 3.6 2.0 4 China 4 868.6 1.7 28.5 5 Germany 10 133.8 3.6 3.4 5 Brazil 4 055.2 1.4 12.1 6 Canada 7 413.1 2.7 2.9 6 Colombia 3 564.9 1.3 11.6 7 Italy 4 231.5 1.5 3.6 7 India 2 869.5 1.0 22.0 8 Malaysia 4 049.5 1.5 5.0 8 Germany 2 856.4 1.0 -3.4 9 Brazil 3 327.9 1.2 -1.1 9 Japan 1 688.0 0.6 4.0 10 Thailand 3 253.7 1.2 16.7 10 Venezuela 1 622.3 0.6 0.7 … … … … … … … … … … 42 Portugal 316.3 0.1 1.2 63 Portugal 47.1 0.0 -11.2 Source: UN Comtrade, DESA/UNSD. ISKO Mexico 14 MEXICO International Trade – Goods Imports and Exports (World) Mexico’s Top 10 imports, 2013 Mexico’s Top 10 exports, 2013 2013 (EUR Million) Share (%) CAGR08-13 (%) 2710 - Petroleum Oils And Oils Obtained From Bituminous Minerals (Excl. Crude); Preparations Containing >= 70 % By Weight Of Petroleum Oils 19 069.0 6.6 6.0 8708 - Parts And Accessories For Tractors, Motor Vehicles For The Transport Of Ten Or More Persons, Motor Cars And Other For The Transport Of Persons 15 516.5 5.4 11.5 8517 - Telephone Sets, Incl. Telephones For Cellular Networks Or For Other Wireless Networks; Other Apparatus For The Transmission Or Reception Of Voice 11 337.6 4.0 7.8 8542 - Electronic Integrated Circuits; Parts Thereof 10 057.6 3.5 8529 - Parts Suitable For Use Solely Or Principally With Transmission And Reception Apparatus For RadioTelephony, Radio-Telegraphy, Radio-Broadcasting, 7 193.7 8471 - Automatic Data-Processing Machines And Units Thereof; Magnetic Or Optical Readers 2013 (EUR Million) Share (%) CAGR08-13 (%) 2709 - Petroleum Oils And Oils Obtained From Bituminous Minerals, Crude 32 223.8 11.3 1.8 8703 - Motor Cars And Other Motor Vehicles Principally Designed For The Transport Of Persons 24 383.6 8.5 10.7 8708 - Parts And Accessories For Tractors, Motor Vehicles For The Transport Of Ten Or More Persons, Motor Cars And Other For The Transport Of Persons 15 449.4 5.4 14.1 11.6 8517 - Telephone Sets, Incl. Telephones For Cellular Networks Or For Other Wireless Networks; Other Apparatus For The Transmission Or Reception Of Voice 13 532.5 4.7 3.0 2.5 2.7 8704 - Motor Vehicles For The Transport Of Goods, Incl. Chassis With Engine And Cab 13 220.0 4.6 21.7 6 649.4 2.3 12.9 8471 - Automatic Data-Processing Machines And Units Thereof; Magnetic Or Optical Readers 13 100.1 4.6 21.3 8703 - Motor Cars And Other Motor Vehicles Principally Designed For The Transport Of Persons 6 363.4 2.2 2.3 8528 - Monitors And Projectors, Not Incorporating Television Reception Apparatus; Reception Apparatus For Television, Whether Or Not Incorporating Radio- 12 563.9 4.4 -4.0 8536 - Electrical Apparatus For Switching Or Protecting Electrical Circuits, Or For Making Connections To Or In Electrical Circuits, E.G., Switches, Relays, Fuses, Surge 4 222.1 1.5 6.5 8544 - Insulated "Incl. Enamelled Or Anodised" Wire, Cable "Incl. Coaxial Cable" And Other Insulated Electric Conductors; Optical Fibre Cables 7 649.6 2.7 7.9 2711 - Petroleum Gas And Other Gaseous Hydrocarbons 4 192.2 1.5 -0.8 7108 - Gold, Incl. Gold Plated With Platinum, Unwrought Or Not Further Worked Than Semi-Manufactured Or In Powder Form 4 378.6 1.5 19.3 8473 - Parts And Accessories (Other Than Covers, Carrying Cases And The Like) Suitable For Use Solely Or Principally With Machines Of Heading 8469 To 8472, 4 182.5 1.5 16.3 2710 - Petroleum Oils And Oils Obtained From Bituminous Minerals (Excl. Crude); Preparations Containing >= 70 % By Weight Of Petroleum Oils 4 284.7 1.5 0.2 Products (H.S. 4) Products (H.S. 4) Source: UN Comtrade, DESA/UNSD. ISKO Mexico 15 International Trade – Bilateral relations with Portugal (I) MEXICO Portugal’s trade balance with Mexico, 2008, 2012 and 2013 (EUR millions) Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) CAGR08-13 of exports = -1.4% CAGR08-13 of imports = -10.7% Surplus balance EUR 142 million In 2013, 549 companies exported goods to Mexico 28th (share: 0.4%) 231 215 212 59th (share: 0.1%) Exports Services 18 (9%) 165 +4.8% 129 197 73 2008 Exports of goods and services 2012 2013 2013 1 047 Goods (91%) Imports Services 13 (18%) 60 Goods (82%) 2013 In 2012, 524 companies exported goods to Mexico Imports of goods and services Ranking and share as Portugal customer and provider (goods) Sources: INE, Banco de Portugal. ISKO Mexico 16 MEXICO International Trade – Bilateral relations with Portugal (II) Top 10 Portuguese imports from Mexico, 2013 Top 10 Portuguese exports to Mexico, 2013 2013 (EUR Million) Share (%) CAGR08-13 (%) 11.7 19.6 200.8 6.2 10.4 n.a. 8544 - Insulated "Incl. Enamelled Or Anodised" Wire, Cable "Incl. Coaxial Cable" And Other Insulated Electric Conductors; Optical Fibre Cables 5.0 8.3 89.1 3904 - Polymers Of Vinyl Chloride Or Of Other Halogenated Olefins, In Primary Forms 4.5 7.6 -1.0 0713 - Dried Leguminous Vegetables, Shelled, Whether Or Not Skinned Or Split 3.6 6.0 8.2 2908 - Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated Or Nitrosated Derivatives Of Phenols Or Phenol-Alcohols 3.0 5.0 12.4 7208 - Flat-Rolled Products Of Iron Or Non-Alloy Steel, Of A Width >= 600 Mm, Hot-Rolled, Not Clad, Plated Or Coated 2.0 3.3 n.a. 7217 - Wire Of Iron Or Non-Alloy Steel, In Coils (Excl. Bars And Rods) 1.6 2.6 n.a. 3002 - Human Blood; Animal Blood Prepared For Therapeutic, Prophylactic Or Diagnostic Uses; Antisera And Other Blood Fractions And Modified Immunological 1.3 2.2 n.a. 8527 - Reception Apparatus For Radio-Broadcasting, Whether Or Not Combined, In The Same Housing, With Sound Recording Or Reproducing Apparatus Or A Clock 1.3 2.1 -15.2 Products (H.S. 4) 8103 - Tantalum And Articles Thereof, N.E.S.; Tantalum Waste And Scrap (Excl. Ash And Residues Containing Tantalum) 0307 - Molluscs, Fit For Human Consumption, Even Smoked, Whether In Shell Or Not, Live, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, Dried, Salted Or In Brine; Flours, Meals And 2013 (EUR Million) Share (%) CAGR08-13 (%) 23.8 12.1 -12.2 18.4 9.3 15.4 15.0 7.6 13.1 4503 - Articles Of Natural Cork 12.3 6.3 3.4 9027 - Instruments And Apparatus For Physical Or Chemical Analysis, E.G. Polarimeters, Refractometers, Spectrometers, Gas Or Smoke Analysis Apparatus; 10.9 5.5 n.a. 8.6 4.4 220.4 7.3 3.7 14.0 6.8 3.4 571.7 8544 - Insulated "Incl. Enamelled Or Anodised" Wire, Cable "Incl. Coaxial Cable" And Other Insulated Electric Conductors; Optical Fibre Cables 6.2 3.2 33.6 6302 - Bedlinen, Table Linen, Toilet Linen And Kitchen Linen Of All Types Of Textile Materials (Excl. Floorcloths, Polishing Cloths, Dishcloths And Dusters) 5.5 2.8 7.8 Products (H.S. 4) 2901 - Acyclic Hydrocarbons 8527 - Reception Apparatus For Radio-Broadcasting, Whether Or Not Combined, In The Same Housing, With Sound Recording Or Reproducing Apparatus Or A Clock 8480 - Moulding Boxes For Metal Foundry; Mould Bases; Moulding Patterns; Moulds For Metal (Other Than Ingot Moulds), Metal Carbides, Glass, Mineral Materials, 4802 - Uncoated Paper And Paperboard, Of A Kind Used For Writing, Printing Or Other Graphic Purposes, And NonPerforated Punchcards And Punch-Tape Paper 8708 - Parts And Accessories For Tractors, Motor Vehicles For The Transport Of Ten Or More Persons, Motor Cars And Other For The Transport Of Persons 8414 - Air Or Vacuum Pumps (Excl. Gas Compound Elevators And Pneumatic Elevators And Conveyors); Air Or Other Gas Compressors And Fans; Ventilating Or Sources: INE, Banco de Portugal. ISKO Mexico 17 MEXICO Goods export opportunities (I) Set of products (goods) identified as needs (imports) of Mexico for which Portugal has production and export capacity, thus representing opportunities to increase the volume of Portuguese exports to Mexico. Top 10 export opportunities to Mexico 8537 - Boards, Panels, Consoles, Desks, Cabinets And Other Bases 4016 - Articles Of Vulcanised Rubber (Excl. Hard Rubber) 3920 - Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip, Of Non-Cellular Plastics, Not Reinforced, Laminated, Supported Or Similarly Combined With Other Materials 8536 - Electrical Apparatus For Switching Or Protecting Electrical Circuits 9401 - Seats, Whether Or Not Convertible Into Beds, And Parts Thereof, N.E.S. (Excl. Medical, Surgical, Dental Or 3901 - Polymers Of Ethylene, In Primary Forms 8544 - Insulated Wire, Cable "Incl. Coaxial Cable"; Optical Fibre Cables 7318 - Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Coach Screws, Screw Hooks, Rivets, Cotters, Cotter Pins, Washers, Incl. Spring 3923 - Articles For The Conveyance Or Packaging, Of Plastics; Stoppers, Lids, And Caps 8479 - Machines And Mechanical Appliances Having Individual Functions, Not Specified Or Sources: UN Comtrade, DESA/UNSD, NB. ISKO Mexico 18 MEXICO Goods export opportunities (II) Top 10 export opportunities to Mexico (Amount and rank of Mexico world imports) 2013 (EUR Million) Rank 2013 Share 2013 (%) Annual growth 2012-2013 (%) CAGR10-13 (%) 8536 - Electrical Apparatus For Switching Or Protecting Electrical Circuits 4 222.1 8 1.5 6.7 9.6 8544 - Insulated Wire, Cable "Incl. Coaxial Cable"; Optical Fibre Cables 4 032.9 11 1.4 11.4 11.3 8479 - Machines And Mechanical Appliances Having Individual Functions, Not Specified Or Included Elsewhere In This Chapter 1 854.2 26 0.7 16.2 14.2 3923 - Articles For The Conveyance Or Packaging, Of Plastics; Stoppers, Lids, And Caps 1 748.1 29 0.6 1.4 6.2 7318 - Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Coach Screws, Screw Hooks, Rivets, Cotters, Cotter Pins, Washers, Incl. Spring Washers 1 726.5 30 0.6 2.3 13.4 3901 - Polymers Of Ethylene, In Primary Forms 1 646.3 33 0.6 6.1 9.7 9401 - Seats, Whether Or Not Convertible Into Beds, And Parts Thereof, N.E.S. (Excl. Medical, Surgical, Dental Or Veterinary Of Heading 9402) 1 481.5 40 0.5 20.5 18.7 3920 - Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip, Of Non-Cellular Plastics, Not Reinforced, Laminated, Supported Or Similarly Combined With Other Materials 1 305.7 42 0.5 0.7 13.0 8537 - Boards, Panels, Consoles, Desks, Cabinets And Other Bases 1 097.8 50 0.4 17.4 18.3 4016 - Articles Of Vulcanised Rubber (Excl. Hard Rubber) 1 064.6 53 0.4 0.5 14.2 Products (H.S. 4) Sources: UN Comtrade, DESA/UNSD, NB. ISKO Mexico 19 MEXICO Goods export opportunities (III) Cloud of Export Opportunities to Mexico Machinery and appliances Chemicals Agricultural and food 8409 - Parts Suitable For Use Solely Or Principally With Internal Combustion Piston Engine O 3004 - Medicaments 1509 - Olive Oil And Its Fractions Obtained By Mechanical Or Other Physical Means 8481 - Taps, Cocks, Valves And Similar Appliances For Pipes, Boiler Shells, Tanks, Vats 3208 - Paints And Varnishes, Incl. Enamels And Lacquers, Based On Synthetic Polymers Or Chem 1702 - Other Sugars, Incl. Chemically Pure Lactose, Maltose, Glucose And Fructose, In Solid 8511 - Electrical Ignition Or Starting Equipment Of A Kind Used For Spark-Ignition Or Compre 2902 - Cyclic Hydrocarbons 0203 - Meat Of Swine, Fresh, Chilled Or Frozen 8480 - Moulding Boxes For Metal Foundry; Mould Bases; Moulding Patterns 0407 - Birds' Eggs, In Shell, Fresh, Preserved Or Cooked 0402 - Milk And Cream, Concentrated Or Containing Added Sugar Or Other Sweetening Matter Clothing and Footwear Plastic, Rubber Products Wood, Cork, Cellulose Pulp and Paper 6109 - T-Shirts, Singlets And Other Vests, Knitted Or Crocheted 4011 - New Pneumatic Tyres, Of Rubber 4409 - Wood, Incl. Strips And Friezes For Parquet Flooring, Not Assembled, Continuously Shap 6403 - Footwear With Outer Soles Of Rubber, Plastics, Leather And Uppers Of Leather 4014 - Hygienic Or Pharmaceutical Articles, Incl. Teats 4804 - Uncoated Kraft Paper And Paperboard 6203 - Men'S Or Boys' Suits, Ensembles, Jackets, Blazers, Trousers, Bib And Brace Overalls, 3922 - Baths, Shower-Baths, Sinks, Washbasins, Bidets, Lavatory Pans, Seats And Covers, Flus 4819 - Cartons, Boxes, Cases, Bags And Other Packing Containers, Of Paper, Paperboard, Cellu 5903 - Textile Fabrics Impregnated, Coated, Covered Or Laminated With Plastics (Excl. Tyre C 4410 - Particle Board, Oriented Strand Board "Osb" And Similar Board "E.G. Waferboard" Of Wo Sources: UN Comtrade, DESA/UNSD, NB. ISKO Mexico 20 The Country's Economic Context Industry Structure International Trade, Bilateral Trade with Portugal and Opportunities Novo Banco Internationalisation Support Contacts ISKO Mexico MEXICO Novo Banco Internationalisation Support (I) At Novo Banco we support your internationalisation through the International Premium Unit. This Unit is composed of an experienced team of relationship managers, organized by Geographical Desks. 5 Geographical desks geográficos Africa Developed Markets & China Eastern Europe, Ásia & Middle East Knowledge of how to do business in the main markets; Relationship with local players; Knowledge of national development programmes; Latin America Participation in fairs and entrepreneurial North Africa & Turkey ISKO Mexico missions in the local markets. 22 MEXICO Novo Banco Internationalisation Support (II) We are present with solutions in all the phases of the process: 1. Knowledge Fine Trade: identification of potential markets. 3. Foreign Trade A team with recognized experience to support your foreign trade operations. In 2014, 28% of Trade Finance transactions passed through Novo Banco*. 2. Business Development Identification of local counterparts through the Group’s network of Banks, partner Banks; Diplomatica Network or International Chambers of Commerce; 4. 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