Asian buy-side participation in LatAm debt deals remains meager, but greater efforts are being made to cultivate accounts from Singapore to Tokyo.
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Uphill Struggle
There are incipient signs that middle-tier companies, both foreign and local, are poised to tap Chile’s domestic bond market. But so far efforts to
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Finding a Bid
Liquidity in the LatAm corporate bond market is shrinking as regulatory pressures force banks to reduce inventories. Investors are worried.
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Fueling Growth
Peru has massive investment needs going forward as the government seeks to maintain the pace of economic growth in the face of potential social unrest.
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Good Times
Bankers are vying for a foothold in Brazil’s growing wealth management business. Assets under management are reaching new highs as wealthy
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Market Evolution
Bankers are bullish on global local currency issues from the region’s corporates. Can the asset class evolve to include participation from both locals and foreign investors?
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Oil Change
The market largely cheered the appointment of Maria Das Graças Foster as the new CEO of Petrobras. The career engineer faces many challenges ahead.
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On the Brink
Troubled Brazilian oil services company Lupatech may have the support of the BNDES and a backlog of orders, but can it survive in an increasingly
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Paying Top Dollar
Colombia’s expensive and expansive banking system is enjoying its salad days. More and pricier M&A deals may still be on the horizon.
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Ahead of the Curve
Carlos Garcia Moreno has proven himself to be one of the most skillful operators in the global capital markets, helping transform América Móvil into a truly global telecom.