Past Events

The 3rd Cumbre Financiera Argentina

May 11, 2017 | Buenos Aires, Argentina

As Argentine corporate and provincial issuers rapidly re-capitalized in preparation for a full-scale rehabilitation of the economy, and with most of the higher rated debt sales now out of the way; new waves of finance will depend heavily on the new administration’s success in eliminating the fiscal deficit, cutting inflation, launching an ambitious infrastructure program, and strengthening legal, regulatory and investment frameworks. This summit gathered the financial leaders of the Macri administration, captains of Argentine industry, global investors and financiers to explore the road ahead for Argentina.

As Argentine corporate and provincial issuers rapidly re-capitalized in preparation for a full-scale rehabilitation of the economy, and with...

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The 14th Annual IDB Breakfast

April 01, 2017 | Asunción, Paraguay

Latin America braced for a radical change in the 2017 borrowing environment following the regional sell-off that accompanied the aftermath of Donald Trump’s shock election. With volatility starting to cool off and issuers getting back on their feet, strategies for pricing new deals need to adjust for less liquidity, more volatile currencies and rising US interest rates – putting a series of upcoming issuance plans at competition with each other. Meanwhile, investors who fled the region are now starting to go through a more nuanced period of price discovery as they hunt down opportunities in what many believe to be an oversold marketplace. This roundtable breakfast discussion featured Latin America’s most significant sovereign issuers, they took an in-depth look at the rapidly evolving state of the global marketplace and the implications it bears for tenors, currencies, yields and investor demand for LatAm sovereign credit.

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The 12th Cumbre Financiera Mexicana

February 23, 2017 | Mexico City, Mexico

From rising public deficits to stalled growth, Mexico’s economy faced critical challenges in 2015. Nonetheless, the country’s corporate sector, buoyed by solid access to credit in both local and global financial markets, poised to push ahead with big investment plans across key industries. This hallmark annual event gathered Mexico’s leading public and corporate issuers, key financial authorities, banks and financiers, international investors and local funds for a day of discussion and networking on the outlook for Mexico’s economy and financial markets.

From rising public deficits to stalled growth, Mexico’s economy faced critical challenges in 2015. Nonetheless, the country’s corporate sect...

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LatinFinance Deals of the Year Awards Dinner

January 12, 2017 | New York City, USA

The LatinFinance Deals of The Year are the region’s most prestigious and rigorously judged awards for excellence in investment banking, capital markets issuance and legal advice. Over 320 leading investors, issuers, financial executives, law firms and government officials gathered for an evening of fine dining, networking and celebration. LatinFinance would like to thank everyone who participated and congratulate the winners once again!

The LatinFinance Deals of The Year are the region’s most prestigious and rigorously judged awards for excellence in investment banking, capi...

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The 2nd Caribbean Finance & Investment Forum

November 17, 2016 | Montego Bay, Jamaica

LatinFinance held its 2nd Caribbean Finance and Investment Forum in Montego Bay, Jamaica on November 17, 2016, having relaunched the forum in Trinidad and Tobago in 2015 after a hiatus of several years. The renewal of the forum in 2017 was testament to the improved promise the region holds for economic development and investment, both regional and international. The unique forum looked at the obstacles facing greater capital mobility in the Caribbean, what the design of a more integrated regional financial framework looks like, and asked what needs to be done to make it a reality.

LatinFinance held its 2nd Caribbean Finance and Investment Forum in Montego Bay, Jamaica on November 17, 2016, having relaunched the forum i...

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The LatinFinance After-Party - FELABAN

November 07, 2016 | Buenos Aires, Argentina

On the occasion of the FELABAN 50th Annual Assembly, executives from Latin American and global financial institutions gathered for a fun night of networking, dancing and cocktails at Tequila, one of the hottest lounges in Buenos Aires. It is the most anticipated event each year at the FELABAN meetings.

On the occasion of the FELABAN 50th Annual Assembly, executives from Latin American and global financial institutions gathered for a fun nig...

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The 7th Latin America China Investors Forum

October 12, 2016 | Beijing, China

LatinFinance hosted its 7th Latin America China Investors Forum(LACIF) at the Westin Chaoyang in Beijing, connecting Latin American issuers, bankers, funds, advisors and government officials with senior representatives from Chinese state owned enterprises (SOEs), multilaterals, asset managers, banks, and government agencies. Featuring a full day of forward looking panel discussions, presentations and private 1-1 meetings, LACIF once again emerged as the preeminent forum to review the progress of the China-LatAm evolving relationship, compelling opportunities and sectors.

LatinFinance hosted its 7th Latin America China Investors Forum(LACIF) at the Westin Chaoyang in Beijing, connecting Latin American issuers,...

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Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards

September 29, 2016 | New York City, USA

The LatinFinance Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards Dinner celebrates the stand-out institutions and transactions of the past year in this important and rapidly growing market. Leading infrastructure developers, investors, financial executives, law firms and government officials gather for an evening of fine dining, networking and celebration. LatinFinance would like to thank everyone who participated and congratulate the winners once again!

The LatinFinance Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards Dinner celebrates the stand-out institutions and transactions of the past year in t...

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SFLA - Structured Finance in LatAm / Project & Infrastructure Finance Summit

September 28, 2016 | New York City, USA

The structured finance landscape in Latin America has evolved significantly over the past decade as tightening credit conditions, both in the region and across the emerging markets, have forced LatAm banks and borrowers to deploy more innovative financial products to meet their funding requirements at competitive terms. Meanwhile, a massive infrastructure build-out to support long-term growth is underway across the region – but securing financing for each project, from local financiers and international banks to multilaterals and bond markets, often requires highly complex solutions given a range of risks to lenders, investors and developers alike. Against this backdrop, LatinFinance hosted its Structured Finance in Latin America/Project and Infrastructure Finance Summit at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on September 28-29 to explore the evolution of Latin America’s structured and project finance markets, and to assess the outlook for further development in 2017.

The structured finance landscape in Latin America has evolved significantly over the past decade as tightening credit conditions, both in th...

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The 9th Infrastructure & Sub-Sovereign Finance in Mexico Summit

September 22, 2016 | Monterrey, Mexico

LatinFinance returned to Mexico to host the 9th annual Infrastructure and Sub-Sovereign Finance in Mexico Summit in Monterrey. This conference provides the most essential platform for gathering the leaders of Mexico’s infrastructure marketplace to address its growing sophistication and the progress made by Mexican states since the country launched its historic reforms. While progressing towards realizing the ambitious reform programs that hold the potential to propel Mexico towards a brighter future, a tough domestic economic and political climate present huge challenges for further progress. A lackluster economy, combined with budget deficits, a slump in oil prices and a devaluation of the currency have all led to intense pressure on public sector budgets – making the country’s infrastructure development goals all the more challenging, and presenting new tests for federal and local governments in terms of financing projects, issuing debt and courting investment.

LatinFinance returned to Mexico to host the 9th annual Infrastructure and Sub-Sovereign Finance in Mexico Summit in Monterrey. This conferen...

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The 10th Andean Finance & Investment Forum

September 13, 2016 | Lima, Peru

LatinFinance returned to Lima to host the 10th edition of the region’s most important capital markets forum – the Andean Finance and Investment Forum. Held in Peru’s capital and fresh of the narrow victory of market friendly Pedro Pablo Kuczynski’s over Keiko Fujimori, the forum gathered over 300 government officials, financiers, international and local investors, and leading corporates as they explored the opportunities in the Andean region. Peru’s new finance minister Alfredo Thorne delivered one of his first addresses to an international audience, and laid out his administration’s ambitious agenda. Thorne insisted his administration would succeed in unblocking stalled investment projects, increasing investment in infrastructure and overhauling the country’s tax system, despite opposition in Congress. Investor confidence has soared since President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski took office this year.

LatinFinance returned to Lima to host the 10th edition of the region’s most important capital markets forum – the Andean Finance and Investm...

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The 2nd Latin America Japan Investors Forum

June 01 - 02, 2016 | Tokyo, Japan

For the second year, LatinFinance gathered together business leaders, institutional investors, advisors, financiers and government officials from Japan and Latin America for a day of informative panel discussions, technical presentations and 1-1 meetings to identify investment opportunities and advance the process towards deal making and strengthening business relationships. Some of the important topics of discussion included: Opportunities in Latin American Debt Securities, Partnering and Investing in Latin American Infrastructure Projects, Syndicated Lending and Manufacturing in Latin America. Focused presentations were made on Peru’s macroeconomic outlook & financial strategy and opportunities for investment in Honduran infrastructure and energy. Day 2 of the conference was dedicated to 1-1 business meetings.

For the second year, LatinFinance gathered together business leaders, institutional investors, advisors, financiers and government officials...

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The 2nd Cumbre Financiera Argentina

May 19, 2016 | Buenos Aires, Argentina

LatinFinance returned to Buenos Aires in May for the second edition of the Cumbre Financiera Argentina. The Forum convened Argentina’s leading market participants and public officials to assess progress made during the first six months of President Mauricio Macri’s administration and to explore the measures that must now be taken to steer Latin America’s third largest economy back on a track. Speakers overwhelmingly gave President Mauricio Macri's administration high marks after six months in power, but cautioned that he needs to maintain sustainable policies that keep high inflation at bay, speakers said at the 2nd Cumbre Financiera Argentina. Since coming into office, the new government has lowered tariffs for the country’s agribusiness sector, lifted capital controls to promote equity investment and allowed the Argentine peso to float freely.

LatinFinance returned to Buenos Aires in May for the second edition of the Cumbre Financiera Argentina. The Forum convened Argentina’s leadi...

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The 3rd Latin America Europe Investors Forum

May 10, 2016 | London, England

The investment relationship between Latin America and Europe runs deep – and despite a volatile marketplace, Latin America has continued to offer considerable value to European investors, just as European markets offer a range of opportunities for Latin American entities looking to diversify their investor base and manage their funding costs. The 3rd Latin America Europe Investors Forum (LAEIF) gathered leading Latin American corporates and sovereigns, investors and intermediaries for a day of in-depth discussions exploring the full spectrum of investment and business opportunities.

The investment relationship between Latin America and Europe runs deep – and despite a volatile marketplace, Latin America has continued to ...

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The 14th Brazil Issuers & Investors Forum

April 19, 2016 | Sao Paulo, Brazil

LatinFinance’s 14th Brazil Issuers and Investors Forum returned to Sao Paulo on April 19th, 2016 with a backdrop of harsh economic conditions, a widening corruption scandal, and political instability. Leading corporates, financiers, local and international investors, lawyers and government officials gathered for a day of discussion and debate. Just two days prior, Brazil’s lower house voted in favor of beginning impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff – an outcome favored by the market as evidenced by the stock exchange’s rally this week. Issuers and investors alike took note as expert panelists discussed strategies, trends and opportunities in debt restructuring, the cross-border markets, M&A, infrastructure finance, the local capital markets, and agribusiness.

LatinFinance’s 14th Brazil Issuers and Investors Forum returned to Sao Paulo on April 19th, 2016 with a backdrop of harsh economic condition...

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