Vale’s controlling shareholders named Murilo Ferreira to replace Roger Agnelli as CEO when Agnelli’s term expires in May. Valepar, the controlling shareholder of the Brazilian miner, had indicated it would […]
Category: 2011 May / June
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Bottoms Up
New market entrants could have stymied SABMiller’s plans for Peru. Instead, a rising tide is lifting all boats as competition and GDP growth is expanding the beer market.
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Brazilians Still Lead the Way
Brazil continues to set the standard for corporate governance and sustainability. With more money going to sustainable funds, companies are increasing their reporting.
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Corporate Flow
DCM issuance began to pick up again in March and April after a weak start to the year, though the message remained the same: buyers were more selective than in […]
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Energy to the Rescue
Trinidad & Tobago could see its budget deficit shrink thanks to rising oil and gas prices. International investors are likely to welcome the twin-island nation with open arms.
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Evolving Growth Play
As Brazil’s middle-income segment continues to grow, a straightforward equities buy has become trickier stock-picking terrain. Inflation and government policy are the biggest risks.
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Giants in the Playhouse
Three major telecom companies are slugging it out in Central America. With growth starting to plateau, the player with the best technology may prove the winner.
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Healthy Targets
M&A activity in Peru’s healthcare industry is heating up. The expansion of state-sponsored healthcare insurance will be a major factor contributing to the sector’s growth.
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In the Line of Fire
Transport, tourism and housing are just some of the sectors susceptible to Mexico’s deteriorating drug violence. Security costs are becoming a concern for Mexican companies.
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Panama’s Growing Pains
Rapid growth is still predicted, but the country is encountering speed-bumps along its way. Maintaining fiscal discipline and inflationary pressures will be among the challenges.