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Category: 2014 September / October
Investor Report Central America: Fresh faces
Newly elected presidents have taken on the leadership of three of the region’s economies. They all must confront important fiscal, institutional, and infrastructure hurdles.
Best transport financing, Best road financing, Best local currency financing
Brazil’s local bond market took a step forward with this deal, the market’s longest-ever tenor
Investor Report: Brazil on hold
After presidential elections in October, the country has the opportunity to stage a turnaround. But things could get worse before they get better.
Bonds news: Well-earned break
Issuance boomed in July, before the market fell into
a slower pace during the northern summer in August.
By Eduardo García
Loans/people news: Slowing energy
Pemex and América Móvil advance large deals, while a
financing for Gasoducto Sur Peruano keeps banks busy.
By Katie Llanos-Small and Karen Schwartz
Brazil banking: Maxed out
Brazilians are still keen for credit, but the country’s banks are taking an increasingly risk-averse stance on lending. By Thierry Ogier
M&A news: FIG deals surge
Bank and insurance company acquisitions grabbed attention
in a busy period for deal making. By Katie Llanos-Small
Best airport financing
A landmark for Brazil’s transport infrastructure development provides a model for similar projects