Rising sales figures in Mexico’s automotive industry are drawing new investment in production while one of the country’s largest parts manufacturers is readying its own growth spurt.
Category: 2011 September / October
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Clearing the Way
The easing of cross-border clearing and settlement in LatAm has gone hand in hand with regional integration. Is a centralized system the next step?
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Something Real
Reasons to buy global real-denominated bonds abound, but will risk aversion scare foreign investors away from this asset class? Yields may be too tempting to resist.
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Coming to a Standstill
New issuance prospects in August appeared as dim as they had at any time since the 2008-2009 financial crisis. With markets shedding value across the globe, investors started to question […]
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Taming the Beast
With inflation the main challenge, several banks drew positive reviews for their efforts in the past year, with Colombia narrowly leading the way. However, Brazil continues to frustrate markets
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Coping with Competition
Investment banks have seen a strong first half but face an uncertain year ahead as volatility and increased ompetition threatens to slow down the pace of business.
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The Swiss Option
The Swiss-franc market has become a popular destination for LatAm blue-chips. But volumes may depend on investors’ willingness to venture into junk territory.
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Crossing the Line
BNDES has made a habit of supporting consolidation to create national champions. But was its attempt to wade into the fight between Carrefour and Casino a miscalculation?
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Tough Talk
Trinidad’s tough-talking energy minister is powering change in the vital energy sector. Can he bolster production levels and help the sluggish economy?
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End of an Era?
Brazil’s economy has had a good run, but analysts are readying themselves for tougher times ahead. Can the government and monetary authorities make a difference?