After years of being off the radar, Brazilian private equity is finally back. The government acknowledges its role as an instrument of development.
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Making the IDB Matter
As capital markets continue to flourish, the role of development banks is called into question. The IDB’s president is focused on modernization.
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Battle of the Bolsas
The LSE, buoyed by a record year for emerging market listings, wants to attract Latin firms. Its biggest competition may be the bolsas on the ground.
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Mexican Derivatives See Boost
Mexico’s financial markets are still in diapers when it comes to sophisticated derivatives. However, new legislation passed in January could hasten their development.
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Big Guns Fight for Control
International banking giants are dividing up the spoils in Central America, highlighting the region’s inviting climate for foreign investment.
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Microfinance is Big Business
The Mexican banking sector is rapidly opening up to new entrants who are chasing burgeoning consumer and microfinance opportunities.
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Brazil Salaries Overtake New York
The push for local markets business is putting upwards pressure on salaries. In Brazil, some bankers are already earning more than in New York.
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Multinationals Strike Pay Dirt
Brazilian corporations are expanding abroad in an effort to maintain output and compete on a world stage. Stability, a strong currency and cheap financing are fueling the trend.
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Brazil Tries For Growth
Brazil is lagging its BRIC peers when it comes to growth. Small reforms are expected in the second Lula administration, but more change is needed.
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New President, Old Problems
Mexico’s new president is already getting results in spite of some serious challenges, like a spike in tortilla prices. Long-promised economic reforms are the end goal.