Chile revives ambitions of becoming financial hub
The government is moving to lower tax and regulatory barriers to make Santiago a financial center, but skeptics say the competition is tough
Debt
Colombia, BAC Credomatic price global bonds
Sovereign returns to the market to fund its larger-than-expected deficit, as financial services firm prints its first notes since 2023
Equity
Investors await Lula policy signals after Brazil markets crash
Some observers say the selloff following the leftwing president’s surprise election victory was overdone and expect him to appease investors
M&A
Itaรบ to buy AI startup
Brazilian bank inks a $580 mln takeover deal with NeoSpace to widen the use of its services
Awards
Nomination Period: May 18 to June 5, 2026
2026 Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards
The most impressive transactions and institutions in a field critical to the region’s economic progress
Nomination Period: September 21 to October 9, 2026
2026 Deals of the Year Awards
The landmark recognition of stand-out transactions and institutions in the capital markets of Latin America and the Caribbean
Nomination Period: July 13 to July 31, 2026
2026 Banks of the Year Awards
Celebrating excellence in financial services in Latin America and the Caribbean