Currency volatility and exchange rate protectionism are taking their toll on Brazil’s corporates
Yearly Archives: 2012
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Investor Report Caribbean: The gathering storm
The Caribbean appears increasingly fragile as governments struggle to balance economies amid a pullback in traditional sources of foreign investment
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Investor Report Mexico: Auto focus
Mexico’s manufacturing sector is poised for a significant boost – provided the US economy doesn’t falter
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Investor Report Mexico: Hard bargain
Far-reaching reforms to Mexico’s energy sector are crucial to securing much-needed investment. All eyes are now on the incoming government
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Investor Report Mexico: Hope springs
Managers are confident renewed international fervor for Mexico will carry over into private equity. More robust domestic investment should be a bigger driver in the short term
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M&A: Keeping the pace
The M&A market shows no sign of letting up this year, with activity remaining at levels close to 2011. A wave of consolidation is taking place in Brazil and elsewhere, […]
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Parting Shot: Mohamed El-Erian
Investors must become more discerning if they are to navigate the next stage in the emerging market growth cycle — and still make a return
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People: Bancomer reshuffles
BBVA has promoted BBVA Bancomer chairman and chief executive Ignacio Deschamps to be head of a newly created division, Banca Retail, overseeing retail banking at a global level as well as the […]
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Sovereign wealth funds: Gearing up
The hope is that large strategic investors such as sovereign wealth funds will become an integral part of Latin America’s financial landscape. The reality, however, is more complex
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Spanish banks: A rock and a hard place
Spanish banks on paper remain firmly committed to their Latin businesses – their best hope for future profits. But further troubles at home could yet force them into a radical downsizing