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Brazil's central bank announced a measure allowing banks to offset mandatory prepayments to the deposit insurance fund against reserve requirements, potentially unlocking R$30 billion in liquidity by 2026. Shares of major Brazilian banks, including Banco Bradesco, rose following the news.

Banco Bradesco's preferred shares declined 0.4% as shareholders prepare to vote on a R$6.67 billion capital increase and governance changes in March. The bank has outlined 2026 targets including loan growth of 8.5%-10.5% and operating expense increases of 6%-8%.

Bradesco's preferred shares fell 2.6% following its Q4 earnings and 2026 targets. Market focus shifts to Brazil's upcoming inflation report for interest rate signals.