BRAZIL · BANKING

Key Facts

—What happened: the lender agreed to buy Alymente, a Brazilian corporate benefits startup, to enter the benefits market.

—How big it is: Alymente serves over 100,000 workers and about 1,200 companies, according to figures the companies released.

—What it means: the lender gains a ready platform and team in a market worth over R$150 billion a year (about US$29.3 billion).