Banco Itaú is one of the largest banks in Latin America, being currently the second largest private Brazilian bank by assets, with stockholders' equity of R$7.7 billion and assets of R$81.7 billion. Itaú operates in all segments of the Brazilian financial market. It is a multiple bank, running commercial and investment portfolios, consumer finance and real estate credit. It is also prominent in the fields of leasing, underwriting, depositary services, securities broking, investment fund and third party asset management, insurance, capitalization, private pensions, foreign exchange, corporate finance, and foreign trade finance. Additionally, it has subsidiary and affiliated companies overseas, with operations in North America, the Mercosur, and the European Union. Banco Itaú's central strategy is to balance growth with profitability, always seeking to add long-term shareholder value.