Asia Bonds Funds
Hong Kong based fund managers are eager to bridge the gap that separates them from Latin America
Bonds Structured Finance Central America
The Central American development bank expands on its close ties to Taiwan.
Chile Asia Bonds
Banco Security has been authorized by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to open a representative office in Hong Kong, the Chilean bank says. It is expected to begin operat...
Brazil Asia M&A
Malaysia's Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) has has backed out of an $850m agreement to buy a stake in one of OGX's oil fields, OGX says. OGX is considering its legal option...
Asia Economy & Policy Corporate & Sovereign Strategy
Korean investment in Latin America is growing as banks, manufacturers and engineers invest more and trade links deepen. By Ben Miller
Mexico Asia Loans
Pemex has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Eximbank to open a $2bn credit line for financing a range of projects, it says. The credit would also be availab...
Banco de Chile has raised HKD699m ($90m) through its second private placement in Hong Kong's bond market, it says. The 2028 RegS-only bond priced at par with a 4.25% coup...
Panama Asia Loans
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex) has closed a 3-year, $103m syndicated loan paying Libor+120bp, according to people familiar with the matter. Nine bank...
Brazil Asia Funds
Singapore’s GIC has agreed to invest BRL300m ($135m) in Brazil’s Aegea Saneamento e Participacoes, Aegea says. The sovereign wealth vehicle is to get new shares in the wa...
Asia
Korean banks and companies see space for increased investment and lending to LatAm, with Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Peru offering the most attractive environments. While...
Asia China Economy & Policy
China’s slowing growth and an end to the commodities super-cycle will not undermine its trade dynamic with Latin America, Chinese officials told a LatinFinance forum in B...
Brazil Asia Bonds
Banco do Brasil has ended non-deal fixed-income investor meetings in Asia, according to a source familiar with the meetings. The Brazilian lender was heard escorted by JP...
Venezuela Asia Bonds
Corporacion Andina de Fomento (CAF) has returned to the Hong Kong bond market, with a HKD940m ($121m) private placement, according to people familiar with the sale. The V...
Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Mexico Asia
A successful Asian foray for Coca-Cola Femsa provides a springboard for further expansion
Petronas, Malaysia’s state-owned oil company, has agreed to pay $850m for a 40% stake in a field owned by Brazil’s OGX, the parties say. The sale of the position in the o...