Test cases in Colombia and Peru are proving the effectiveness of impact bonds, but not their appeal to institutional investors.
Author Archives: Katie Llanos-Small
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Investment banks prepare for better days
As the transaction pipeline grows, investment banks in Brazil and Argentina see tighter races for mandates and a squeeze on fees. But simply hiring more staff may not be the answer
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Regulators put fintech regulations into place in Latin America
The radical evolution of the financial system is catching supervisors on the back foot. How they respond will determine whether technology becomes a force for development or a source of stress and economic destabilization.
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How Latam Airlines is finding a new route to profits
Latam Airlines has sat on the tarmac since the company was created in 2012. But its financials are starting to look better
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Deals of the Year 2017
LatinFinance’s Deals of the Year Awards recognize the outstanding institutions and transactions in the capital markets of Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Interview: Latam Airlines’ CFO Ramiro Alfonsín
As it overhauls its domestic service and cuts staff to reduce costs, Latam Airlines Group is also aggressively tapping a range of sources for capital and financing. The company’s chief financial officer discusses the strategy with LatinFinance
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Banks of the Year 2017
LatinFinance’s Banks of the Year Awards for 2017 celebrate the financial institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean that have demonstrated excellence in retail, commercial and investment services between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017.
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Peru surprises with rate hold
Central bank keeps interest rates at 4%, bucking analyst predictions of a 25bp cut
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Panama welcomes bids on bridge, metro contracts
Central American sovereign advances financing for a new bridge over the canal, prepares to open bids for construction companies.
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Liverpool drops Ripley acquisition
Mexican retailer abandons plans to buy Chilean counterpart for $1.21bn