Biography
Marcelo Suarez Castillo, CFA, is the managing director of private wealth and securities brokerage for an international bank in El Salvador. He has 21 years of experience in the finance and investment profession in Central America, working in previous positions as treasurer, financial analyst, risk manager, and investment adviser. Castillo lectures at a local MBA program, and he is a board member of the Securities Foundation and the Securities Exchange of El Salvador. He holds a master's degree in finance and economics from INCAE Business School.
Almost 500 years have passed since the first Spanish conquistadores arrived in Central America. They rapidly became attracted to its hard-working labor force and rich natural resources. Eventually, Europeans ended up controlling the region for more than three centuries… READ MORE ›
Real Estate Boom
The Central American economy grew last year at an average rate of 4.1%, and its capital markets advanced toward greater integration with the rest of the world. As a result, Central American real estate is experiencing a… READ MORE ›