Category: 2014 May / June

After a poor showing for Latin America’s equity markets,
Brazilian telecom Oi’s jumbo follow-on showed that deals can get done.
By Katie Llanos-Small

A surge in interest in syndicated loans — on both borrower
and lender sides — has driven a rush of transactions, many of which were increased in size. By Karen Schwartz

Subordinated debt issuance in Latin America is expected to remain thin until at least next year. With more clarity on the regulations, savvy banks may take first mover’s advantage. By Karen Schwartz

Large-scale acquisitions underscore the growing scope of
Latin companies, while a flood of smaller transactions keep deal flow high. By Katie Llanos-Small

Fund managers have had to stay on the right side of volatility after a sell-off in emerging markets and a turn in local monetary policy. By Dominic O’Neill

The region’s policymakers have much to do if they are to consolidate the gains of the past decade, and prosper, as the US recovers and China slows. By Jim O’Neill

The region’s sleeping consumer stirs

Asset-backed opportunities

The Latin American consumer story is changing dramatically.
The days when the sector was a mainstay of growth — and investment banking deal flow — may be gone forever. By Dominic O’Neill