Brazil · Banking

Key Facts

—The action On August 14, 2026, Brazil’s Central Bank decreed the extrajudicial liquidation of two Simpala group companies.

—The money Simpala’s finance arm held roughly R$669 million (about US$129 million) in time deposits, per Valor Econômico.

—The safety net Covered deposits are protected by the FGC up to R$250,000 (about US$48,000) per person, per institution.