Get an overview of the main financial indicators of the Mexican economy for the May - July 2018 period.

1. Our Monthly
Newsletter
August 2018
Nuricumbo + Partners
Business Assurance • Interim Management • Risk • Strategy

2. Content
Country Risk
Stock Exchange
Treasuries Market
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Exchange Rates
Inflation Rate1.5
Economic Confidence Indicator (IMCE)1.7
International Reserves1.8
Foreign Direct Investment1.9
Article Exchange
Latin America Update
Our Service Portfolio
2.1
2.2
2.3
Featured Content
Success Case Studies
3.1
Your Practice Leaders
3.2
Contact Information
3.3
3.4
Mexico Economic Overview Knowledge Center
How we can help
Investment Unit (UDI)1.6

3. Note: Mexican Pesos per Currency
Source: Mexican Central Bank, www.banxico.org.mx, 2018
$21.10
$21.60
$22.10
$22.60
$23.10
$23.60
$24.10
$24.60
$25.10
31/07/18
$21.8817
May June July
31/05/18
$23.3259
29/06/18
$22.9215
$16.15
$17.15
$18.15
$19.15
$20.15
$21.15
$22.15
31/07/18
$18.6457
May June July
31/05/18
$19.9759
29/06/18
$19.6912
$23.80
$24.60
$25.40
$26.20
$27.00
$27.80
$28.60
31/07/18
$24.5433
May June July
31/05/18
$26.6199
29/06/18
$25.8733
Exchange Rates
$13.50
$14.00
$14.50
$15.00
$15.50
$16.00
$16.50
31/07/18
$14.3082
May June July
31/05/18
$15.4178
29/06/18
$14.9925
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175.00
180.00
185.00
190.00
195.00
200.00
205.00
210.00
215.00
220.00
May June July
EMBI - Country Risk
Note: Basis points
Country Risk
1.2
The Country Risk indicates the possibilities of an
emerging country failing to fulfill its obligations
over external debt payments, whether for capital
or interest.
It is composed of three main sources:
• Sovereign Risk
• Transfer Risk
• Generic Risk (political, social, devaluations)
The Big Three credit rating agencies are Standard &
Poor's (S&P), Moody's, and Fitch Group, providers
of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis.
The Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) is a
benchmark index for measuring the total return
performance of international government bonds
issued by emerging market countries that are
considered sovereign. The EMBI includes dollar-
denominated loans and Eurobonds. The higher the
Country Risk, the larger the possibility of default.
Source: www.economia.com.mx, 2018 and www.countryeconomy.com, 2018.
Moody’s S&P Fitch
Date
Rating
Outlook
Date
Rating
Outlook
Date
Rating
Outlook
11/04/18 A3 (Stable) 18/07/17
BBB+
(Stable)
16/03/18
BBB+
(Stable)
United Mexican States Credit Rating
Long Term Rating – Foreign Currency

5. Source: Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV), http://www.bmv.com.mx/, 2018
44,662.55
47,663.20
49,698.01
42,000
43,000
44,000
45,000
46,000
47,000
48,000
49,000
50,000
51,000
May June July
Indice de Precios y
Cotizaciones (IPC)
Mexican Stock Exchange
1.3
The Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) is a public
institution that operates under a concession granted
by the Ministry of Finance (SHCP), observing the
Mexican Securities Law. BMV is the second largest
stock exchange in Latin America with a total market
capitalization of over US$ 530 billion and 140
companies listed.
Its shareholders are authorized brokerage firms, which
each own one share. Its broad market indicator is
known as “Indice de Precios y Cotizaciones” (IPC).
On August 29, 2017, SHCP granted a new concession to
Bolsa Institucional de Valores (“BIVA”) to operate a
new stock exchange in Mexico.
Examples of Marketable Securities
• Capitals Market (Stocks, Fibras)
• Capital Development Market (CKDes)
• Debt Market (Government, Short, Medium and
Long Term Debt).

6. Source: Mexican Central Bank, www.banxico.org.mx, 2018
7.48%
7.70%
7.74%
7.30%
7.40%
7.50%
7.60%
7.70%
7.80%
May June July
Government Treasuries Auction’s
Monthly Results (Cetes 28-days)
Treasuries Market
1.4
Mexico’s Central Bank (Banxico) carries out operations
in the securities market in order to regulate the
liquidity of Mexico’s financial system.
It also undertakes primary auctions of securities for the
government and other public sector entities, and
issues regulations on several financial operations of
financial intermediaries.
Cetes 28
Zero coupon bonds denominated in Mexican Pesos
issued by the Mexican Government. The instrument
due in 28 days is a common reference.
TIIE
The Equilibrium Interbank Interest Rate (TIIE) is
determined by the Bank of Mexico based on quotes
presented by credit institutions, and is calculated on a
daily basis (for periods of 28 and 91 days) having as its
starting date the publication in the Official Gazette of
the Federation. Highly used to set credit operations in
Mexico.
7.86%
8.10% 8.10%
7.70%
7.80%
7.90%
8.00%
8.10%
8.20%
May June July
TIIE – 28 days

7. Source: Mexican Central Bank, www.banxico.org.mx, 2018
4.55%
4.51%
4.65%
4.40%
4.45%
4.50%
4.55%
4.60%
4.65%
4.70%
May June July
Annualized Inflation Rates
measured monthly
Inflation Rate
1.5
Inflation can be defined as a continuous and
widespread increase in goods and services
prices.
The inflation rate for Mexico is based upon
the Consumer Price Index (CPI). INEGI
(Instituto Nacional de Estadística Geografia e
Informática) is responsible for calculating and
publishing the rate in the Official Gazette of
the Federation within the first 10 days of
every month.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the
statistical instrument that calculates inflation
by continuously measuring the price changes
of households’ representative basket of
goods and services.

8. Source: Mexican Central Bank, www.banxico.org.mx and Ministry of Finance, www.sat.gob.mx, 2018
The Investment Unit (Unidad de Inversion,
UDI) is a value unit linked to the overall
movement of prices. It is commonly used in
financial operations or investment
instruments that are required to guarantee a
return above inflation. The Mexican Central
Bank is the responsible authority to publish
its value in Mexican Pesos for each day of the
month.
6.005882
6.013531
6.040489
5.980000
5.990000
6.000000
6.010000
6.020000
6.030000
6.040000
6.050000
May June July
Investment Unit (UDI)
Investment Unit (UDI)
1.6

9. Source: Public Accountants Mexican Association, IMCP, http://imcp.org.mx/, 2018
The Mexican Economic Confidence Index,
IMCE, is an indicator which aims to quantify
the expectation of the perceived business
climate through the perception of more than
20,000 registered public accountants of
nearly 60 colleges affiliated to Public
Accountants Mexican Institute, IMCP.
The indicator is divided into two main
components, which presents the current
perception in the business climate as well as
the perspective in six months. Its score is
measured through a range of 0 to 140 points.
Higher values represent higher optimism.
Economic Confidence Indicator (IMCE)
73.27
71.52
75.13
$69
$70
$71
$72
$73
$74
$75
$76
May June July
Economic Confidence
Indicator
1.7

10. Source: Mexican Central Bank, www.banxico.org.mx, 2018
Known as financial assets invested abroad by
the Mexican Central Bank that can easily be
converted into means of payment.
According to the Mexican Central Bank, the
following are considered as International
Reserves:
• Foreign bank notes and coins;
• Deposits, securities and stocks payable
outside of Mexico;
• Loans by Central Banks payable at no
longer than six months;
• The Special Drawing Rights at the
International Monetary Fund.
$173,118
$173,177
$173,238
$173,040
$173,060
$173,080
$173,100
$173,120
$173,140
$173,160
$173,180
$173,200
$173,220
$173,240
$173,260
May June July
International Reserves
(Million USD)
International Reserves
1.8

11. Source: Ministry of Economy, https://www.gob.mx/se/, 2018
The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is an
important catalyst for development, since it has
the potential to generate employment, increase
savings and attract foreign exchange, encourage
competition, strengthen the transfer of new
technologies and boost exports. All this
positively affecting the productive and
competitive environment of a country.
The General Direction of Foreign Investment
(DGIE), as part of Mexico’s Ministry of Economy,
makes available a series of statistical and
economic documents on FDI.
Foreign Direct Investmet
1.9
Others, 14.2%
France, 4.0%
Netherlands,
5.1%
Australia,
5.9%
Canada, 8.6%
Spain, 18.6%
U.S., 43.6%
FDI Origin by Country
January – March 2018

12. Knowledge Center
5 Ways To Fight Corruption in Latin America
Corruption has solidified its place at the top of the agenda for policymakers and
citizens across Latin America and the Caribbean. InSight Crime explores five
proposals that could boost the ability of countries to achieve lasting advances in the
fight against graft.
Featured Content
2.1

13. Article Exchange
Tips for Understanding Critical Audit Matters
Auditors soon will be able to provide more helpful information in their audit reports by communicating “critical audit
matters” in addition to the pass/fail opinion on the financial statements.
How will Tariff-Driven Price Hikes Affect Sales?
Citing higher costs from steel, aluminum, and other tariffs, automotive, beverage, and other manufacturers have or are
planning to raise prices in the second half of the year, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Forbes Fintech 50 Call for Nominations, 2019
For three years, Forbes has published its Fintech 50 list, highlighting the top private companies that are transforming
finance through technology, from helping investors trade bitcoin to making loans more inclusive.
Bitcoin Speculators, not Drug Dealers, Dominate Crypto use Now
The ratio of legal to illegal activity in Bitcoin has flipped, according to Lilita Infante at the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration.
Five Ways Blockchain will Juice Supplier Management
Blockchain tracks shipments in real time, enables automation, standardizes processes, creates trust, and provides
growth opportunities.
The Board’s Role in promoting an Ethical Culture
Boards that prioritize corporate culture, watch for red flags, and set clear expectations will encourage ethical behavior
throughout the company.
2.2

14. Latin America Update
Automation in Latin America: A Threat or an Opportunity?
Latin America has much at stake in this oncoming era of
automation. Regions that have high percentages of
undereducated, low-skilled workers are likely to be hit the
hardest by machine replacement. It stands to reason that if
robots are considered to be justifiable replacements for low-
skilled laborers in manufacturing, retail and other areas, humans’
share in production value will be dramatically reduced.
Latin America has Embraced Quotas for Female Political
Candidates
Despite the quotas, women still hold a small share of the most
important legislative jobs. And the region’s number of female
presidents has fallen from four in 2014 to zero today.
Unsurprisingly, quotas have increased the number of female
lawmakers—especially since those lawmakers tend to vote to
raise the quotas still further.
China is building Ties with Latin America, and now focus on
Major Trading Hub
Panama and China opened free trade talks with the aim of
crafting an agreement that could turn the Central American
country into a hub for Chinese goods across Latin America.
Traditionally close to Washington because the US had controlled
its famous shipping canal for decades, Panama has set its sights
on attracting more inward investment from China.
Open Banking in Latin America is Making its Move
Right now, open banking isn’t about waiting for the music to start;
it’s about taking the necessary first steps today to become familiar
with the methods and protocols that will dominate financial
services for the next decade. If the recent influx in FinTech-bank
collaborations is any indication, many financial institutions in Latin
America are kicking off their own initiatives before waiting for new
open banking and API rules to roll out in Europe, Mexico, and
elsewhere.
How Inversiones Security is fostering transparency in Chile’s
Banking Sector
Chile is ranked as a high-income economy by the World Bank and
is considered to be South America’s most stable and prosperous
nation. It leads Latin American nations in competitiveness, income
per capita, economic freedom and low levels of perceived
corruption. Although Chile has high economic inequality as
measured by the Gini index, it is close to the regional mean.
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