Across Latin America, mining companies are reeling from the crash in commodity prices. In Chile, that’s pushing Codelco to step up its defensive strategy. By Jennifer P. Roig
Category: 2015 May / June
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Rodrigo Vergara: Adjusting to the new global economy
Reforms in Chile are adding to headwinds from lower commodity prices and changing US monetary policy. But a strong macroeconomic framework has set the country up for success, writes Rodrigo Vergara M.
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Chilean infrastructure: In search of buyers
As the price of commodities falls, copper miners are shying away from power purchase agreements. That’s putting strain on renewable energy producers looking to build projects with merchant financing. By Patrick Ferguson
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SPECIAL REPORT: Pension funds
Pension regulators have a delicate balance to strike. On one side, they want to see returns for their country’s fund administrators flourish, expanding the pension pot as much as possible […]
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Regional investing: In the neighborhood
Pension fund administrators are increasingly looking at the local markets next door. But despite many good intentions, regulations still hinder them from investing freely in other LatAm countries. By Shaheen Samavati
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FRONT NOTES: Petrobras’ slog
Petrobras is a thorny topic for many investors in Latin America
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Afores: Jumping through hoops
Given Mexico’s need for real estate and infrastructure financing, the new private equity vehicle has disappointed. Both the government and pension funds are exploring ways to make investing through CCDs easier. By Patrick Ferguson
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Bonds news: Returning to form
Investors remain keen for Latin American debt and Petrobras’ financial results could pave the way for Brazilians to get back into the market. By Patrick Ferguson
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Chile’s pensions: Keeping up
Chilean pension funds had a 2014 to brag about. As regulatory scrutiny on the system heats up and markets turn sour, it’s unclear whether the winning streak can last. By Jennifer P. Roig
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Loans news: A revival, of sorts
After Brazilian corporates pave the way, most loans bankers say activity in the loans market is to set to pick up.
By Patrick Ferguson