Five years on from Argentina’s $100 billion default, the immense costs to the rest of the world have finally been totted up. Latin America risks paying much more.
Category: 2006
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Second Tier Misses the Party
Blue chip corporates have a broader array of financing options available to them than ever before. But the lower tier is being left behind.
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Capturing the Flow
Banks are missing out on managing the increasingly large flow of cash being sent home to Central America by expatriates. As remittances swell, so do opportunities.
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Slowly but Surely
Regional integration in Central America is gradually taking place. The benefits of critical mass and links to the US are clear, but not everyone is convinced.
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Commodity Margins Compress
Liquidity and competition are squeezing margins in one of South America’s most attractive niche markets – commodity export finance.
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Uncharted Waters
The longest bull run ever for Latin America is alive, well and shows little sign of stopping. LatinFinance examines the opportunities, and the risks.
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Uruguay Works it Out
Uruguay has wasted no time shoring up its debt profile since restructuring in 2003. Its groundbreaking October exchange paves the way for further credit improvements.
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Virgin Territory
Latin America should be the next frontier for private equity firms and leveraged buyout shops looking for high-voltage returns.