Smaller banks will likely merge to remain competitive, while some international banks exit the region
Category: Central America
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AES lines up power plant financing in Panama
US power company is said to seek up to $900m from Banco General and multilateral sources
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LatAm sovereigns assess euro market
Chile, Mexico and Peru have all issued eurobonds this year, and four others could follow suit
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Credito Real buys Instacredit
Mexican consumer loan company expands to Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama
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S&P gives Nicaragua a B+
Rating agency cites the Central American country’s steady economic growth and political stability in recent years
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Odebrecht mulls sale of hydro asset in Panama
Brazilian construction firm could sell the Chan II hydroelectric concession but price expectations may be too high, sources say
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BAC Credomatic names new head of Costa Rican branch
Federico Odio has replaced Gerardo Corrales as CEO of BAC San Jose
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Two firms circle Duke Energy’s LatAm portfolio
US energy firm receives interest from multiple bidders with a potential sale price above $2bn, sources say
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Duke Energy gears up for LatAm exit
The US utilities firm has hired two banks to advise on asset sales, sources say
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Cabei returns to CHF market
The Central American development bank finds window to issue Latin America’s first Swiss franc-denominated bond this year