As the sun shone on Latin America’s capital markets in 2014,
the region’s most sophisticated sovereign funding departments
seized their chance to borrow at good rates. By Eduardo García
Category: 2015 March / April
Finance ministry scorecard: Glimmers in the gloom
A mix of orthodox macroeconomic policy and pre-emptive
tax-raising measures held investors’ confidence in the sustainability of Colombia’s growth prospects. By Phil Thornton
Mexico: Building growth
The crash in oil prices has come at an awkward time for Mexico. No sooner had the country finalized the legislation on its historic energy reform, than crude prices began […]
Ecuador Economy: Braced for change
The sharp drop in oil prices will test Ecuador’s resilience this year. But the country has already made strides to strengthen its economy
Infrastructure: Ready for take-off
Mexico’s infrastructure plan is set to demand more private
sector participation than ever before. Construction companies are positioning for the opportunities. By Patrick Ferguson
Ecuador Foreign direct investment: The welcome mat
Investment has primarily been a local thing. Now Ecuador hopes to attract FDI by making its economy friendlier to international investors. First up: Food, metals, and mining
Real estate: Growing up
Barely four years old, Fibras are multiplying and moving into
subsectors of the country’s property market but may be coming up against limits to their expansion. By Patrick Ferguson
Ecuador Government Financing: Broader horizon
Ecuador has diversified its sources of funding in recent years. With the dramatic drop in oil prices, those new links will be put to the test
Front Notes: Reality check
A turn in the commodities cycle has been long-expected. When prices were heading up, already forecasters speculated on when they would change direction. Yet the speed and the extent of […]
EQUITY AND M&A NEWS: Slim pickings
Equity deals are in the pipeline, but coming slowly to the market. By Katie Llanos-Small
