Colombia’s expensive and expansive banking system is enjoying its salad days. More and pricier M&A deals may still be on the horizon.
Category: 2012 March / April
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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.
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Preparing the Way
Banco do Brasil has broken new ground with a Basel III-compliant hybrid perp. Did it act too soon, or will this instrument be a model for others to follow?
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Andean Spotlight
Andean Spotlight In an overall slow start to 2012, Peruvian issuers outshone the rest, coming with the region’s first IPO and a US ADR debut. Peru’s Cementos Pacasmayo raised $264.5 […]
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Rising Stars
The Andean region may see slower growth, but Colombia, Peru and Chile continue to receive considerable interest from the international investment community.
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Bank Shuffles Continue
Dennis Holtzapffel has left Jefferies, where he was head of EM DCM and syndicate, marking one of several key departures at the bank’s EM group in recent months. Holtzapffel joined the US […]
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Room for Growth
Global private equity firms still spy opportunities in Brazil despite concerns about the large amounts of money being deployed there.
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Banking on Growth
LatAm’s largest economy is still a magnet for foreign inflows as lower benchmark rates help spur economic growth and issuance activity.
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Savvy Sovereigns
Perennial star issuer Mexico leads the rankings in a region where most sovereign public credit departments receive top marks. Uruguay follows closely behind.
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Brazilian Banks Lead Charge
Brazil’s financial sector led the charge on the M&A front in February after the conclusion of two large acquisitions at home and abroad. Itaú Unibanco arguably made the largest splash […]