Talk about long COVID. Almost five years after the coronavirus disrupted the world, its effects are continuing to affect banks in Latin America. In Chile, Colombia and Peru, banks have […]
Author Archives: Rodrigo Amaral
Posted inDaily Brief
BBVA builds team for investment banking push in Brazil
Spanish bank sees large potential for growth in international and local deals, official says
Posted in2024 Q4
Infrastructure Finance: In with the new
Private companies are finding ample opportunities – and good returns – in two infrastructure sectors that have years of growth ahead of them: data centers and water.
Posted in2024 Q3
Credit Markets: Feeding Frenzy
With US interest rates expected to ease this year, investors are piling into new issues from sovereigns and corporates alike, while taking stock of stalling reform agendas across the region.
Posted inMagazine
Corporate Governance: Cleaning House
In early 2023, the disclosure of a major accounting scandal brought Brazil’s capital markets to its knees. A BRL20 billion (then $3.9 billion) hole found in the books of Americanas, a traditional retailer, caused banks to close their credit spigots, slammed the Ibovespa stock index and, for a couple of months, turned investors away from Brazilian securities.
Posted inDaily Brief
Brazil to see up to five IPOs next year: Itaú BBA
Investors are expected to migrate from debt to equities as interest rates decline, bank executive tells LatinFinance
Posted in2024 Q1
Corporate Liability Management: A Question of Maturity
As expectations gain about a decline in US interest rates, corporate Latin America is considering when to refinance its debts. It may be sooner than later.
Posted in2023 Banks of the Year Awards
LatAm Banking: Taking Shape
After a tough start to the year, Latin American banks are slowly shedding the conservative strategies that kept them afloat during the global tightening cycle. With several economies back in […]
Posted inDaily Brief
IDB Invest targets threefold increase in deals – CEO
Volume of deals is expected to soar once shareholders approve capital increase, James Scriven tells LatinFinance
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BTG chief says faster Brazil cutting cycle off the cards
Market is no longer signaling an acceleration in pace of rate cuts, CEO says