Odebrecht is using an auction structure to bring private-public financing to a Peruvian infrastructure project. The financing format may be used elsewhere in LatAm.
Category: 2011 March / April
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Citi Gets Brazil CIB Head
Citi has appointed Andre Kok as head of Brazil CIB, according to São Paulo-based sources.
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Colombia Floods Focus Infrastructure Agenda
Devastating floods that have wreaked havoc on Colombia’s roads and highways are forcing a rethink in government. This could boost the infrastructure investment climate.
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Junk Volume Jumps
DCM got off to a fast start in 2011, with investors appearing to get their wish for more diverse and higher yielding offers.
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Argentina Agribusiness: Feed the World
Demand for agricultural commodities is rising fast, propelling Argentine producers. However, they require significant investment to fully tap the country’s potential.
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Oops, They Did it Again
A hearty new equity issuance pipeline is building in LatAm, though, as at the beginning of 2010, friction between buyers and sellers threatened to poison the punch.
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LatAm Finance Ministers Face New Challenge
Praised for a speedy earthquake response, Chile again leads the LatAm finance ministry pack. Capital controls hurt Brazil, while Argentina finally draws some praise.
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M&A Sees More For Less
In the year through February 23, a total of 212 M&A deals worth $18.7 billion was reported, according to Dealogic.
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Chilean Retail Comes Off Boil
Chilean retailers have unveiled aggressive expansion plans for 2011. Bottom line growth and stock performance are not expected to hit last year’s heady pace.
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Central America-China: Seeing Red
The financial benefits to Costa Rica of diplomatic ties with China may spur others in Central America to follow. Those recognizing Taiwan still get Chinese energy dollars.