Central Bank

Central Bank of Brazil

Major privately-owned banks

• Banco Itaú Unibanco
• Bradesco
• Banco Safra
• Banco Prosper

Government-owned banks

• Banco do Brasil
• Banrisul (state-owned)
• Caixa Econômica Federal
• Banestes (state-owned)

Merged Banks in Brazil

• Bandepe Acquired by Banco Real
• Banerj Acquired by Itaú
• Bemge Acquired by Itaú

Foreign-owned banks

• Banco Real Owned by ABN AMRO; ownership will transfer to Banco Santander Banespa
• Citibank (Citig...