Former Master Partner, Augusto Lima Had Meteoric Rise and Short Life as a Banker
Augusto Lima, the owner of Banco Pleno, experienced a rapid rise in the financial sector but faced legal troubles that led to the downfall of his bank.
Central Bank settles another institution belonging to the Master Group; 160 thousand customers invested nearly R$ 5 billion in Banco Pleno
The Central Bank of Brazil has liquidated Banco Pleno, part of the Master Group, due to severe financial instability impacting 160,000 clients who invested almost R$ 5 billion.
Pleno Bank is liquidated, but those with Credcesta loans must continue payments
The liquidation of Pleno Bank requires borrowers with Credcesta loans to continue making payments despite the bank's closure.
VIDEOS: Journal Anhanguera 1st Edition of this Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The article covers various topics including the acceptance of a resource by the Rio carnival school league, celebrity involvement in the Rio carnival scoring, the financial situation of Banco Pleno, and political developments in Brazil.
VIDEOS: Good Morning Acre this Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The article covers a variety of topics including political updates, financial concerns related to Banco Pleno, and cultural highlights related to Carnival celebrations in Brazil.
VIDEOS: JL1 from Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Various events and news from Brazil on February 18, 2026, including financial news about Banco Pleno and political developments.
VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera - TO 1st Edition Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The article covers various news items, including Banco Pleno's creditor situation and political developments in Brazil.
VIDEOS: RJ1 from Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Various news highlights from Brazil, including issues regarding Banco Pleno, concerns at the STF, legislative decisions by Lula, and the Rio Carnival celebrations.
Dollar opens lower with attention to the liquidation of Banco Pleno, Focus, and Fed minutes
The dollar opened lower in Brazil as investors monitored the liquidation of Banco Pleno and awaited various economic indicators.
VIDEOS: NE1 of Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The news covers several topics including the financial status of Banco Pleno, a potential crisis in the Brazilian Supreme Court, legislative changes by President Lula, and carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro.
Who is Augusto Lima, owner of Banco Pleno and former partner of Daniel Vorcaro
The article discusses the recent liquidation of Banco Pleno, led by Augusto Lima, and his controversial past, including connections with notable political figures and involvement in fraud cases.
Augusto Lima, former partner of Vorcaro, spent R$ 600 million of his assets to try to save Pleno
Augusto Lima had to spend around R$ 600 million of his wealth to honor banking obligations until the liquidation of the Pleno bank was announced.
With Pleno, the case amount for FGC exceeds R$ 50 billion
The extrajudicial liquidation of Banco Pleno raises the total compensation amount for the FGC related to the Master case to R$ 51.8 billion.
Liquidations of Master, Will Bank and Pleno Banks will leave a deficit of more than R$ 50 billion in the FGC
The liquidation of Master, Will Bank, and Pleno banks is expected to cost the FGC around R$ 51.8 billion in payouts to affected clients and investors.
Banco Pleno ends a trajectory marked by renaming, sale, and restructuring
The liquidation of Banco Pleno by the Central Bank of Brazil marks the end of its tumultuous journey characterized by frequent changes in control and unsuccessful attempts at stabilization.
What happens to those who have accounts and investments at Banco Pleno; 160 thousand have FGC guarantee
The Central Bank's decision to liquidate Banco Pleno affects around 160,000 customers who had accounts and investments with the institution.
FGC says Pleno bank has 160 thousand creditors with R$ 4.9 billion to receive in guarantees
The Credit Guarantee Fund (FGC) reported that Pleno bank has an estimated 160,000 creditors eligible for R$ 4.9 billion in guarantees following its extrajudicial liquidation.
Banco Pleno was owned by a banker connected to Petistas from Bahia
The Central Bank of Brazil liquidated Banco Pleno, associated with banker Augusto Lima, who has ties to the Workers' Party in Bahia, highlighting the ongoing financial crisis linked to the Master financial group.
Central Bank decrees liquidation of Banco Pleno, which was part of Master
The Central Bank of Brazil has announced the judicial liquidation of Banco Pleno S.A., extending the same status to its affiliated company, Pleno Distribuidora, due to compliance and management issues.
BC decrees liquidation of Banco Pleno, which was part of the Master conglomerate
Brazil's Central Bank has decreed the extrajudicial liquidation of Banco Pleno, linked to the Master conglomerate, amid financial fraud investigations.