New equity issuers are waiting until they go public to implement corporate governance programs. This may be costing them money.
Category: 2007
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Locals Seek Protection
Daniel Riordan, managing director of the EM unit of political risk insurance provider Zurich, explains why Latin entities will drive demand for domestic currency political risk insurance (PRI).
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Mexican Investors Lambasted
Despite extensive sponsorship from the sovereign and advancements in asset-backed securities, Mexico still lacks some of the fundamentals of a mature corporate market. Locals blame the buyside.
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Pampa Powers Up
Argentine private equity firm Pampa Holding has a war chest for depressed assets in the generation, distribution and natural gas sectors. It is banking on energy reform at home.
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Pemex Rebuffs Critics
Concerns about the output and finances of Pemex are unfounded, says the biggest LatAm oil producer. The government’s cash cow is focused on reserve replacement.
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Peru Paves the Way
Latin America is heading into a period of unprecedented infrastructure spending. Peru and its bankers have taken the lead with a new structure to finance it.
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ABN Tussle Rattles Brazil Banks
The sale of ABN AMRO spells tougher competition and a possible round of takeovers in the Brazilian bank market, which has not seen change at the top in years.
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Preferential Treatment
LatinFinance polled some of the region’s top issuers and investors to find out which banks are providing the best and worst service.
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Argentina Extends Rebound
International investors are chasing corporates in Argentina, enjoying its sixth consecutive year of growth. Their exuberance contrasts with wary locals.