Author Archives: Rodrigo Amaral

Initiatives by public and private entities indicate how investors can help the region tackle poor living conditions faced by millions. Financiers who are curious enough to venture into the slums […]

Private equity capital is flowing into infrastructure in Latin America to meet rising demand. This is proving a boon for the region. It needs to upgrade its energy, sanitation and […]

After swelling early on in the pandemic, Brazil’s healthcare stocks have since faltered under rising inflation. What comes next? Brazil’s private healthcare sector was bustling a little over a year […]

ON THE EDGE After a boom in bond and equity issuance in early 2021, conditions have soured for issuers in Latin America – and they may get worse (or better).  […]

SUSTAINING THE BOOM Latin American issuers are not only responding to investor demand for socially responsible investments, but they’re also getting more innovative in structuring their securities to address more […]

The pandemic has sped up the digitalization of the banking industry. This will be crucial for the growth of traditional banks in a region of internet-savvy consumers and fast-expanding digital-only […]

After so many crises over the decades, Latin America’s financial institutions knew how to react, and their prudent strategy has paid off with a fast and robust return to growth. […]

Latin American banks are a hardy lot. After so many crises over the years, they’ve learned how to not only shield themselves but rapidly return to growth. That’s the playbook […]