The world economy’s rebound from the lockdown is brightening the growth prospects for Latin America Inc., but companies are being financially prudent. The result: few are borrowing. At least for […]
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Posted in2021 Q1
MARKET TALK-Q2.2021 OUTLOOK: DEBT
Interview with Reggie de VilliersHead of Latin America Debt Origination and Structured DCM at UBS Despite some volatility around US Treasuries that led to a quiet spell in bond sales […]
Posted in2021 Q1
MARKET TALK-Q2.2021 OUTLOOK: EQUITY
Interview with Facundo VázquezHead of Latin America ECM at Goldman Sachs Issuance of Brazilian equities, whether via initial public offerings (IPO) or follow-on issuance, will likely reach a record high […]
Posted in2021 Q1
IMF COVID RESPONSE: TACKLING DEVELOPING WORLD’S COVID-19 DISTRESS
The International Monetary Fund’s recent approval to increase the size of its Special Drawing Rights gives the international lender of last resort additional resources to grapple with equitable relief distribution, […]
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SMI sets up SLBs for buyback
Peruvian plastic products company offers a benchmark-sized deal to repurchase $300 mln in 2022 notes
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Negative outlooks loom over Central America’s major issuers
Costa Rica, Panama and El Salvador face underlying fiscal challenges before they can improve their ratings, Fitch says
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Fibra Soma makes cross-border bond debut
Mexican REIT prices $600 mln in 10-year notes to yield 4.424% in its first debt deal in the international market
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Banco Popular offers local bonds
Colombian lender could raise up to $131 mln in a three-part deal on Thursday
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IDB issues second dollar-denominated SDBs this year
US-based development bank prices $3 bln in seven-year bonds at the tightest spread in the SSA market since January last year
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Mubadala sells bonds for refinery acquisition in Brazil
Abu Dhabi-based sovereign wealth fund raises $1.8 bln to buy RLAM from Petrobras