An interest rate hike from the US Federal Reserve has buoyed the market with certainty, and bond market intermediaries are hopeful for a busy start to 2016
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COVER STORY: A new direction for investment banking
As Latin America’s capital markets issuers grappled with an increasingly cool reception from international buyers, investment banking revenues nosedived in 2015. Now, intermediaries are re-examining their strategies for the changing global cycle and looking at new business areas for profit
Evercore Mexico names new CEO
Pedro Aspe remains president of the boutique, while managing director takes over as chief executive
Moody’s withdraws Gicsa’s ratings
Agency pulls evaluation of real estate developer for business reasons
S&P downgrades Cemig
Weak currency and expiring concessions to hurt Brazilian company’s bottom line, says S&P
Moody’s rates Prudential Mexico
Mexican insurer rated for first time by Moody’s
Lower oil prices lead to Pacific downgrade
Company is slow to sell assets to bolster liquidity, Fitch says
ICA to miss bond payment
Mexican construction company downgraded after it says it will not make a coupon payment due on its dollar bonds
HSBC Mexico appoints CEO as Pena moves up
HSBC’s Mexican unit brings in new CEO