LatAm has enormous potential for hedge fund growth, says Gustavo Rodriguez Ponti, head of LatAm operations at LaCrosse Global Fund Services.
Category: 2008
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Brazil Special Report: Abandon all hope?
A secondary nosedive for OGX following a jumbo IPO adds to the gloom in Brazilian equity. There are hopes of a rebound, but the short-term outlook is bleak.
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Caribbean Special Report: Castles Made of Sand
The Caribbean struggles to reach critical mass to attract investors as insularities among members persist. The world economic downturn erodes tourism, an economic pillar for the region.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: Tussle at the Top
Our fourth annual survey of ethics and sustainability at LatAm’s leading banks highlights continued improvement and a fierce battle for leadership. Mexican banks are also stepping up.
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Caribbean Special Report: Breaking a Habit
The Caribbean needs to find ways to break a dependency on oil as a means to fuelling growth. Ethanol and biofuels could be an alternative.
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COVER STORY: Poised for a Secondary Boom
A CME-BM&FBovespa trading link could inject colossal liquidity into Brazil. The anticipated onslaught of new investors promises to take local markets to the next level.
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Mexico Special Report: In Decreasing Circles
After years of solid growth, the Mexican local markets have hit a wall. Demand and supply of capital are rising steadily, but the flow is not being intermediated.
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Caribbean Special Report: A Matter of Scale
As financing for energy flows, projects in infrastructure in the Caribbean lack resources, partly due to small size. However, some jumbo deals are getting through.
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Mexico Special Report: Guillermo Ortiz Interview
After a successful decade leading Mexico’s central bank, the global financial crisis is the toughest test yet for Guillermo Ortiz. The central banker has harsh words for the Bolsa.