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BTG Pactual has opened a new campaign for its Black card with a bold promise: new customers can secure two years of annual-fee exemption, or even a lifetime waiver, depending on how much they invest with the bank. The offer runs from November 11 to December 11, 2026 and is aimed at new card applications.

Investments above R$ 150,000 and below R$ 300,000 unlock two years without the monthly fee, while more than R$ 300,000 qualifies for a lifetime exemption. The exempt package includes the Black card, the loyalty program and one benefits module chosen by the customer, covering options such as travel, investments, security or transactional perks.

According to the campaign information, customers can move the invested funds after contracting and still keep the benefit as long as the card remains active. Conditions should be confirmed before applying, especially around exact investment thresholds and eligible balances.

BTG Pactual Black card can be annual-fee-free for life in new campaign

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Itaú Personnalité has officially introduced Nível 6 of its Minhas Vantagens program, the highest relationship tier, at an event held at its Investment Center. The package is designed for clients seeking top-tier travel, wealth, and lifestyle benefits, with the bank positioning the level as a major upgrade for its most engaged customers.

Clients who reach Nível 6 receive the Itaú Personnalité The World Legend Mastercard with no annual fee, unlimited access to the Pedra Preta lounge at Guarulhos, a third free night at select Fasano hotels, and travel insurance coverage of up to US$1 million. The level also includes a R$400 welcome gift, succession planning support, international investment advisory, and up to 5 points per dollar, reinforcing the program’s focus on high-value relationship perks.

Itaú Personnalité unveils Nível 6 with premium card and global perks

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XP has just redrawn the rulebook for investors who want more from a credit card. The XP Visa Infinite now can reach 3 points per dollar when salary portability is active, while the XP Visa Infinite One lowers the entry barrier to R$ 5,000 invested.

Both cards offer zero annual fee, access to airport VIP lounges through DragonPass and points that can be transferred to Livelo. The Infinite delivers 2.2 to 3 points per dollar, up to 1.5% investback and four lounge accesses per year, while the One offers 1 to 1.6 points per dollar, up to 1% investback and two accesses.

It is a direct play for clients willing to concentrate their financial life at XP: the more relationship and investment, the stronger the rewards. The catch is that approval still depends on credit and compliance analysis, and the minimum net worth does not automatically guarantee the card.

XP shakes up its credit cards: Infinite reaches 3 points per dollar and One starts at R$ 5,000 invested

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BTG Pactual lets you use investments to unlock premium credit cards

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Nubank launches Nu Smart Invest: AI-powered portfolio insights and tailored recommendations

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Petrobras has just reached an impressive milestone: R$ 800 billion in market value. Preferred shares (PETR4) rose about 100% over 2026, while ordinary shares (PETR3) surged approximately 110%. The company is strong, efficient, and increasingly capable of generating value, according to its president.

The momentum came from several factors: high international oil prices, equalization agreements with Shell, TotalEnergies, and Petrogal that will bring in about US$ 859 million net, and own oil production in Brazil of 2.7 million barrels per day in the second quarter, up 15% year-over-year.

In addition, the federal government zeroed taxes on gasoline and issued a provisional measure releasing R$ 7.5 billion to hold down diesel prices, showing that Petrobras remains strategic for the country. The record comes days after the company first surpassed the R$ 700 billion mark.

Petrobras hits historic record: R$ 800 billion in market value and shares soar up to 110% in 2026

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Itaú Personnalité has unveiled Level 6, a new top tier in its Minhas Vantagens loyalty program that requires 108 steps. The headline perk is the World Legend card with no annual fee, up to 5 points per dollar that never expire, and unlimited access to the Sala Pedra Preta in Guarulhos Terminal 3.

The package also includes up to US$1 million in international travel insurance, a free third night at select Fasano hotels, succession planning, and advisory for overseas investments. It is a bold play for high-income clients who want travel, gastronomy, and wealth management in one place.

The program remains free and can be checked in the Itaú Personnalité app. For those who concentrate their financial life at Itaú, the new level signals a serious upgrade in perks and international reach.

Itaú Personnalité launches Level 6 with no-fee World Legend card and unlimited VIP lounge access

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Itaú just rolled out Cofrinhos, a feature inside its Superapp that turns saving into a genuine daily income machine. You can set up to ten separate goals plus an emergency reserve, each one dedicated to a dream of yours and tracked in real time.

Every real you store earns 100% of the CDI, credited on business days, and the minimum to start is just 1 real. The app displays your net yield live, so you always know exactly what is yours after taxes and fees.

Income tax follows a regressive table that rewards patience, while the IOF tax disappears after 30 days. It is a smart, simple and powerful way to put your money to work instead of letting it sit idle.

Itaú launches digital vaults that make your money grow every single day

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A new ranking reveals which Brazilian banks are waiving annual fees on top-tier credit cards based solely on the amount a customer invests with the institution. The minimums range from R$ 50,000 to R$ 30 million, turning investment relationship into a powerful bargaining chip.

Cards like Nubank Ultravioleta, C6 Carbon, XP Legacy, and BTG Pactual Ultrablue are among those that reward investors with zero annual fee. The model benefits clients who hold significant assets but may not spend heavily on the card each month.

This shift highlights how banks are competing for high-net-worth clients by tying benefits to invested capital, not just spending. It is a smart move for retention, and a clear signal that loyalty is increasingly priced in assets.

Brazilian banks waive credit card annual fees for investors: see the full list

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A United States court has sentenced businessman Siddharth Jawahar, 38, to 11 years in prison for wire fraud after running an investment scheme that pulled in more than $35 million from backers. Among the names tied to the case is NFL star Travis Kelce, husband of Taylor Swift.

Prosecutors say only about $10 million of that money was actually invested. Instead of telling clients about the losses, Jawahar allegedly kept claiming their accounts were growing, using cash from new investors to pay earlier ones. That is the classic Ponzi structure. He was also ordered to pay $31.35 million in restitution to victims.

Kelce is not the only athlete caught in the fallout. According to Reuters, NBA players Gary Harris, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Mason Plumlee also put money into the Swiftarc Ventures Labs Fund, a reminder of how far these schemes can reach.

Travis Kelce named among investors hit by a $35 million Ponzi scheme

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Meet ARQ, a fully digital premium account built for anyone moving between Brazil and the world. It turns reais into digital dollars or euros with a conversion fee of only 0.5%, leaving traditional currency exchange prices in the dust.

ARQ also comes with a global card for international spending, fast cross-border payments and an investing hub where cash in reais can earn up to 120% of the CDI benchmark, digital dollars can yield around 4.5% a year, and international stocks and ETFs are just a few taps away.

ARQ is the global account that makes traveling, investing and spending abroad easier

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Eduardo Saverin, the Brazilian cofounder of Facebook, has been crowned the richest Brazilian on Forbes' billionaires list. From his early days at Harvard alongside Mark Zuckerberg to the legal battle that inspired The Social Network, Saverin's journey is packed with drama, ambition, and billions.

After being pushed out of Facebook's daily operations, Saverin rebuilt his empire in Singapore. Today, he leads B Capital, a global investment firm managing over $7 billion in assets, backing technology, health, and climate startups. This is the story of a man who turned a legendary fallout into one of the world's greatest fortunes.

From Facebook cofounder to Brazil's richest man: the incredible story of Eduardo Saverin

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