Brazil — Historical Events Description

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Brazil
Event
Payroll-Deductible Loans Authorized
Category
Economic
Date
2003-12-17
Country
Brazil
Description

Brazil enacted Law No. 10,820, authorizing installment deductions directly from payroll for certain loans and financial obligations. This legal basis helped expand crédito consignado by making repayment more secure through payroll deduction. It affected workers, retirees, and financial institutions because it standardized how deductions can be made. The policy became important in Brazil’s consumer credit market due to its scale and lower-risk structure.