POINT OF NO RETURN After being heavily underweighted on political concerns, Latin America is once again on the radar for emerging market investors – at least for now After Russia invaded […]
Author Archives: Charles Newbery
Posted in2022 Q1
EDITOR’S LETTER: GAME ON! THE FUTURE OF BANKING
Dear reader, In this issue, we explore how banks have fared during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean, a crisis that could have pushed a few to […]
Posted in2022 Q1
COVER-GREEN BANKING:FINANCING THE TRANSITION
Latin America’s banks have the potential to play a crucial role in the fight against climate change. More of them are taking the threat – and the opportunities – seriously. […]
Posted in2023 Q1
MARKET TALK: Q1 2023 OUTLOOK – EQUITY
Primary equity issuance is poised for a recovery in 2023, as an expected decline in inflation and interest rates leads companies to brush off deals. Brazil likely will lead the […]
Posted in2023 Q1
MARKET TALK: Q1 2023 OUTLOOK – M&A
After a sharp slowdown in 2022, M&A volumes are poised to recover in 2023 as companies sell assets to focus on their core businesses and buyers look for growth in […]
Posted in2023 Q1
BOND MARKET – WAITING FOR THE TURN
The rise in global interest rates has put a damper on Latin American bond issuance in international markets. The question now is when – and at what rate – it […]
Posted in2022 Q1
SOVEREIGN BONDS: THE INFLATION CURSE
Rising global inflation and interest rates are a growing concern for investors in Latin American sovereign bonds. How to respond? Cautiously and selectively, investors say. One pick is inflation-linked bonds, […]
Posted in2023 Q2
MARKET TALK: Q2 2023 OUTLOOK – EQUITY
Primary equity issuance is poised for a slight recovery in the second quarter, yet concerns over higher interest rates for longer could keep a lid on deals. After coming to […]
Posted in2023 Q2
MARKET TALK: Q2 2023 OUTLOOK – M&A
After a slump last year, M&A activity is expected to increase as more companies downsize and buyers take advantage of lower prices. The catch? Financing deals is expensive. Mergers and […]
Posted in2023 Q2
COVER STORY – LATAM CAPITAL MARKETS: GOING LOCAL
More Latin American issuers are selling local-currency bonds, and the bet is paying off with strong demand which market players expect will grow. That bodes well for the development the […]