Liquidity and competition are squeezing margins in one of South America’s most attractive niche markets – commodity export finance.
Category: 2006
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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.
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Endangered Species
The boom years have left borrowers in very good shape for 2007. Net new foreign currency issuance from sovereigns is going the way of the dodo.
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Equity Good Times Roll
A bullish 2007 is forecast for Latin American equities, with a steady stream of IPOs and heavy flow in secondary trading.
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Escaping Original Sin
Mexico’s shift to domestic markets points the way for emerging economies to cast off the original sin of too much overseas debt. Talking to international investors has been key. By Gerardo Rodríguez*
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Investors Get Complacent
Heavyweight emerging markets investors are betting on a bumper 2007. After so many years of outsized returns, they are sounding a bit smug.