Countries/Regions

  • Banco do Brasil Sends out RFPs Aug 31, 2011

    Banco do Brasil has sent out...

  • Banks Suggest Lower Price for UOL Offer Aug 31, 2011

    Advisors to Brazil’s Folhapar should offer...

    • End of an Era? Sep 1, 2011

      Brazil’s economy has had a good run, but analysts are readying themselves for tougher times ahead. Can the government and monetary authorities make a difference?

      • Pemex Ups Stake in Repsol Aug 31, 2011

        Pemex plans to raise its position...

      • Chiloe Sees Oct-Nov IPO Aug 31, 2011

        Cultivos Marinos Chiloe, seen as among...

      • Drogarias Sao Paulo, Pacheco to Merge Aug 31, 2011

        The consolidation in Brazil’s drug store...

        • JPM Beefs Up DCM Sep 1, 2011

          • Peru Gets Lift From S&P Aug 31, 2011

            Peru’s credit quality continues to improve...

          • EI Moves into Colombia Aug 31, 2011

            Equity International (EI), the investment vehicle...

            • Crossing the Line Sep 1, 2011

              BNDES has made a habit of supporting consolidation to create national champions. But was its attempt to wade into the fight between Carrefour and Casino a miscalculation?

              • Moody’s Takes KOF to A2 Aug 31, 2011

                Moody’s upgraded Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF) to...

                • New Horizons Sep 1, 2011

                  The pipeline for Colombian corporate bond and equity transactions is swelling as issuers look to take advantage of the sovereign’s new investment-grade status.

                • Restricted Success? Sep 1, 2011

                  Brazilian local bond volumes are soaring as issuers swarm to file rule 476 offerings that make deals easier and faster for listed and non-registered issuers alike.

                • Overblown Bubbles Sep 1, 2011

                  Fears of a credit bubble in Brazil may be overblown. Loan growth remains robust but it is slowing as central bank measures kick in.

                • Room to Expand Sep 1, 2011

                  Peru’s pension system is growing exponentially, leaving managers scrambling for investment options. Infrastructure investments, foreign assets and a deeper equity market may help.

                • Running for Cover Sep 1, 2011

                  Mexico’s Congress looks set to pass covered bond legislation. The move will create a whole new asset class for the local market and may rejuvenate mortgage funding.

                • Keeping the Best on Board Sep 1, 2011

                  Brazilian investment bankers are seeing upward wage pressures abate as newcomers enter the marketplace. But veteran players can still command top dollar.

                  • Batista Sees IPOs Proceeding in 2012 Aug 30, 2011

                    Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista expects IPOs...

                    • Shifting Gears Sep 1, 2011

                      Rising sales figures in Mexico’s automotive industry are drawing new investment in production while one of the country’s largest parts manufacturers is readying its own growth spurt.

                    • Something Real Sep 1, 2011

                      Reasons to buy global real-denominated bonds abound, but will risk aversion scare foreign investors away from this asset class? Yields may be too tempting to resist.

                    • The Swiss Option Sep 1, 2011

                      The Swiss-franc market has become a popular destination for LatAm blue-chips. But volumes may depend on investors’ willingness to venture into junk territory.

                    • Safe-Haven Status Sep 1, 2011

                      Mexico’s sovereign local currency debt has never been more popular, but this has done little to help further develop the local corporate debt markets.

                    • Taming the Beast Sep 1, 2011

                      With inflation the main challenge, several banks drew positive reviews for their efforts in the past year, with Colombia narrowly leading the way. However, Brazil continues to frustrate markets

                    • Turning the Corner Sep 1, 2011

                      The Dominican Republic is on a path to recovery as FDI flows increase and more investors buy its debt in the local and international bond markets. Will politics ruin the party?

                    • Upside Potential Sep 1, 2011

                      Venezuela’s presidential elections are still more than a year away. But the possibility of regime change is already moving spreads. Are investors blind to the underlying risks?

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