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.
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The Incredible Shrinking Market
Mexico’s stock market is losing listings faster than it can find new ones. Nothing authorities do to try and fix it seems to work, as each new law hastens the exodus.
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Disciplined Ambition
Cemex has blazed a trail for Latin America. Lorenzo Zambrano, our CEO of the Year, wants to make it the most profitable integrated building materials firm in the world.
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High Return, Low Risk
Microfinance institutions have an array of funding sources available, all of which should appeal to investors, says Vikram Gandhi, global head of Credit Suisse’s financial institutions banking group.
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Innovation and Execution
The LatinFinance corporate survey turned in some surprising names. The universe of favored firms is broadening beyond the traditional blue chips, while some get a second chance.
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LatAm Lags Brazil
Investors are piling into corporate credit with gusto, but they should know the governance and sustainability risks. Brazil is the only country making any real progress.