US CEOs Warn of Effects of Mexico’s Judicial Reform: Finance Week

This week, BBVA’s investment banking arm posted double-digit revenue and profit growth, but domestic sentiment is weakening as business confidence slips and the economy records its first annual contraction in nearly four years. At the same time, concerns over judicial reforms are casting uncertainty on future investment, while industries like life insurance scramble to engage younger consumers amid shifting priorities and financial behaviors.

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BBVA Reports 27% Revenue Growth, Profit Up 32% Through September

BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) reported revenues of €4.83 billion (MX$102 billion) through September 2025, a 27% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The bank’s investment banking division achieved an attributed result of €2.34 billion, marking a 32% increase year-over-year.

Mexican Business Sentiment Slips After Five Months of Gains

Business confidence in Mexico fell by 0.8 points in October compared to the previous month, ending a five-month streak of positive momentum, according to data from INEGI. The seasonally adjusted Global Indicator of Business Confidence Opinion (IGOEC) reached 48.6 points, marking the eighth consecutive month below the 50-point threshold, a level that signals a pessimistic outlook on the national economy and business environment.

US CEOs Warn Mexico Reform May Risk Investment, Urge ISDS Return

Leaders of major US companies are raising concerns over Mexico’s judicial reform, warning it could undermine investment protections and affect upcoming USMCA negotiations in 2026.

Life Insurance Struggles to Attract Under-40 Buyers, Report Says

The life insurance industry faces a critical challenge as consumers under 40 increasingly decline traditional policies, driven by delayed life milestones and a preference for immediate, tangible benefits, according to the World Life Insurance Report 2026 by the Capgemini Research Institute and LIMRA.

Mexico’s Economy Contracts 0.3% in 3Q25, Mining, Energy Slide

Mexico’s economy contracted 0.3% year over year in 3Q25, according to preliminary data from INEGI. If confirmed in the final GDP report on Nov. 21, it would mark the first annual decline in economic activity since 4Q21.