September / October 2015

Bonds

Rolling out infrastructure and diversifying exports are critical for Peru to make the jump out of the middle income trap, says the country’s finance minister. By Katie L...

Bonds

With a long history in Latin America and the Caribbean, Scotiabank has a bright outlook on the region’s potential in the decades ahead, says its chief executive. By Katie...

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While international oil companies are increasingly looking at tie-ups with YPF, cross-LatAm coordination is more critical than ever, says the chief executive of the Argen...

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Integration, infrastructure and education are critical to moving Central American countries into higher income brackets, says Cabei’s president. By Sara Rosner

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Large retailers in Latin America have thrived amidst a growing middle class and a bounty of local vendors, which are increasingly using these international giants as a sp...

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As Latin America’s middle class grows, the role of global partners and their export credit agencies is being reshaped, says the governor and chief executive of the Japane...

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Some ups and downs are to be expected as Brazil pursues a classical adjustment regime, argues the deputy governor of Brazil’s central bank. By Thierry Ogier

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As global investors become more selective on emerging markets, Latin America must better develop local savings to drive development, says the chief executive of the World...

Bonds

After notching up stellar growth over the past five decades, Latin America must now look at domestic solutions to weather the downside of global interdependence. By Aaro...

Bonds

Bonds

After years of scant interest from Latin American borrowers, China is recalibrating its domestic and offshore markets and piquing interest. By Chris Wright

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China and Latin America are revamping their trade relationship, as rough economic conditions test their interdependence. By Phil Thornton

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Recent acquisitions suggest that China is broadening its ambitions in Latin America. Buyers are making larger direct purchases and looking at a wider range of assets. By ...

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As Latin American institutional investors and their regulators continue to mature, these entities are cautiously gauging entrances to Asia. By Andrew Short

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As Brazil looks to scale back funding from its development bank while executing a large-scale infrastructure program, the government is trying to incentivize the debt cap...

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Foreign financial institutions are bailing on Brazil as consumer credit proves to be a tricky market with unforeseen nuance. By Thierry Ogier

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Joaquim Levy’s appointment as finance minister raised hopes that Brazil would get its budget back on track. But political wrangling has stood in the way, and the results ...

Bonds

Bonds

Despite a battering from low oil prices, Colombia’s growth remains set to outperform the region next year. Finance Minister Mauricio Cárdenas spoke to LatinFinance about ...

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A steep decline in oil revenue continues to hobble Colombia’s economy, however, the country is far from stagnant and is set to outperform the region for growth. By Luci...

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A decade after private equity funds first set up shop in Colombia, the first crop of investors are nearing the end of the investment cycle — and preparing for round two. ...

Bonds

Bonds

Bonds

Hopes of fast growth under Enrique Peña Nieto’s administration have faded. But still the country has a solid foundation to capitalize on a pick up to the north. By James ...

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Historic energy reforms are shaking up how the national electricity company does business — and a swath of projects are up for tender as a result. By Patrick Ferguson and...

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As Latin American currencies have slumped against the dollar, Peru has been pushing to reduce dollarization in the economy. The country’s central bank governor spoke to L...

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As low commodity prices pummel Peru’s growth, the electoral roster is filling up ahead of April’s vote. Despite a tough economy, the contenders are set to take their cu...

Funds

Bonds

The financing for Gasoducto Sur Peruano offers a glimpse into the possibilities – and difficulties – of funding Latin America’s biggest infrastructure projects. By Jenni...

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A spate of high-profile corruption investigations across Latin America in the past two years — hitting Mexico and Brazil most prominently — is pushing investors to recons...

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Latin America’s governments are focusing on infrastructure development as growth slows and sponsors, investors and bankers are increasingly pushing the boundaries with in...

Loans

Infrastructure borrowers continue to secure funding for energy-related projects, while large corporate borrowers are making noise in an otherwise quiet market. By Jennife...

Bonds

Investment banks have shaken up their project finance leadership, while Peru has a new head of public credit. By Jennifer P. Roig

Bonds

As Latin America’s need to diversify from commodities deepens, internal reinforcement will prepare the countries for the next chapter of growth, says Augusto de la Torre

Bonds

Bonds

Corporate & Sovereign Strategy

Banco de México has succeeded in pushing inflation down to a record low thanks to clear communication with financial markets. By Phil Thornton

Bonds

Hopes build for the new issue market in September and October, after a quiet spell in August. By Patrick Ferguson