Bradesco Q2 profit reached R$7.05 billion (US$1.38 billion), up 16.2% on the year and the tenth consecutive quarterly increase. The expanded cost of credit rose 22.6% to R$10.0 billion (US$1.95 billion) — faster than profit grew. (Photo internet reproduction)RT Ask Rio Times Latin American markets, currencies and companies. Ask Open the full Ask Rio Times → RT Ask Rio TimesMarkets, currencies and the economy › RT Ask Rio Times Latin American markets, currencies and companies. Controlling shareholders have committed up to R$8 billion (US$1.56 billion), and the shares were priced about 6% below the pre-announcement price.