With liability management, a rare long-tenor deal in yen and a 100-year sterling bond, the issuer retains its lead among regional sovereigns
Category: 2015 January / February
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LOANS/PEOPLE NEWS: Trudging forward
Brazilian borrowers squeezed in year-end deals, as Mexican energy loans heated up. Banorte, the BMV, and Brazil’s finance ministry all gained new leaders. By Patrick Ferguson
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AWARDS: EQUITY FOLLOW ON
The growing international allure of Mexico’s economic potential pushed this deal to a record size
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AWARDS: SOVEREIGN LIABILITY MANAGEMENT
Good timing and intraday execution helped Brazil achieve a record low coupon for a new 30-year dollar bond
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PARTING SHOT: Picking winners
Industrial policy for the modern era should focus on creating private-sector screening and support for
business innovation. By Ernesto Stein
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AWARDS: EQUITY HOUSE
Strong performance across a broad range of Latin American deals makes this bank stand out for equity market operations
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AWARDS: STRUCTURED FINANCING
The state of Rio de Janeiro’s pension fund turned to securitization to bridge a gap in income
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RETAIL INVESTORS: A question of safety
Individuals’ assets and savings are growing quickly in Latin America. Investors are looking for new ways to generate returns, but still approach risks with caution. By Katie Llanos-Small
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AWARDS: FINANCING INNOVATION
The state of Rio de Janeiro’s pension fund turned to securitization to bridge a gap in income
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AWARDS: SYNDICATED LOAN
A swiftly arranged and attractively priced deal helped Sigma secure a majority stake in Spain’s Campofrio, gaining a foothold in Europe