Further consolidation among Chile’s banks changes the balance of power, linking local players and giving foreigners new muscle.
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Details of the Swap
Four classes of Brazilian Brady bonds were eligible for the swap. These were par series Z-L bonds due 2024 (par bonds), front-loaded interest reduction with capitalization series L bonds due […]
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Economática Latin American Corporate Price Growth
Notes: The universe of companies covered by Economática includes all Latin American listed companies that have at least a minimal trading activity. This universe is believed […]
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Economática Latin American Market Capitalization Growth
Notes: The universe of companies covered by Economatica includes all Latin American listed companies that have at least a minimal trading activity. This universe is believed […]
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Front Notes
In the debate on how best to develop a new international financial architecture, the notion of a universal exchange rate system has been suggested, a sort of one-size-fits-all policy. But […]
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Garcia on Lagos
Alvaro Garcia, senior advisor to Chile’s presidential hopeful Ricardo Lagos, explains the would-be economic agenda of a Lagos government.
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Losing Mettle?
Codelco, Chile’s state-owned copper mine, faces consolidating competition after suffering its worst first half ever. But many believe it will regain its strength.
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Retail group courts small borrowers
Targeting the micromarket is a strategy that businesses other than banks are pursuing. Mexico’s Grupo Elektra, a home furnishing and appliance conglomerate, is extending credit to the poorer end of […]