When Brazilian statistics showed a primary public sector surplus of 21 billion reais ($7.3 billion) for January, analysts’ cheers were brief. Despite the positive development, many remain unconvinced that the […]
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Insurance investors: Branching out
Peru’s growing insurance companies are increasingly diversifying their investments. Yet finding strong returns in local currency
remains tough. By Rodrigo Amaral
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Brazilian economy: Bitter potion
Dilma Rousseff’s new finance minister has the confidence of the market. But bringing Brazil’s accounts into line is likely to make him unpopular at home. By Thierry Ogier
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Brazilian insurers: Close to home
In Brazil, where interest rates are high, insurers don’t need to dabble in equities or property or to head abroad; they are finding deep liquidity and high returns in bonds […]
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Petrobras: Picking up the pieces
The corruption scandal at Latin America’s biggest debt issuer
has shaken regional capital markets, and its limits are still not clear. By Thierry Ogier
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Ecuador Banking: Banking on the small guy
Ecuador’s financial sector is undergoing a growth spurt. Now new measures are coming in to entice participation from more of the population
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Restructuring: New rules, old problems
Amid a new wave of debt restructurings, Brazil’s still-evolving
bankruptcy framework will give some creditors comfort. Others have many reasons to be afraid. By Dominic O’Neill
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Ecuador Corporate Financing: Growing options
International bond markets have become a more feasible funding avenue for Ecuadorian companies
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Parting Shot: Leading talent
Businesses, governments, and entire countries are losing a competitive edge that could make a crucial difference to their future success, argues Susan Segal