Sustainable loan origination is soaring in Latin America, powered by the boom in renewable energy and the trend toward ESG-minded banking
Author Archives: Polo Rocha
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LatAm bond gush may turn to trickle amid repricing
After a recent jump in global yields, there’s a big question mark over how much issuers will pay when they return to the market
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DFC plans to be ‘extremely active’ in Caribbean
US investment agency sees opportunities in critical minerals, infrastructure and other key sectors, official says
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Brazil corporate debt crises look contained, say investors
Some major Brazilian firms are in a jam, but investors take a glass-half-full view as elections approach and high rates persist
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Latin America takes reality check on net-zero ambitions
Despite JBS ditching its net zero goal, more firms are joining the emission-targeting trend and have a more realistic view of how to get there
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Lower yields entice LatAm sovereigns to extend euro bond run
Chile’s deal on Monday is the latest sign of momentum in a market offering issuers cheaper pricing and reduced volatility
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LatAm bond spreads remain tight, as issuance slows
While higher US rates may have dampened the pace of issuance, investors say demand for the region’s debt is undiminished
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LatAm Markets: A Lopsided Rally
When the Iran war hit, capital ran south and stayed there. Now, with the Fed turning hawkish and the dollar stirring, investors are asking how long Latin America can hold its ground.
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LatAm sees greenshoots of recovery in ESG bond supply
After a slump in labelled bond offerings in the region last year, momentum is building once again, according to bankers and investors
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Post-election Colombia rally rests on fiscal turnaround
Abelardo De La Espriella’s narrow victory in the presidential election could complicate his plans for fiscal reform, say analysts
