After its return to the cross-border bond market in December, Brazilian airline Gol is ready to move on from a restructuring and introduce a new fleet of aircraft, says Richard Lark.
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Banco do Brasil builds blockchains
Banco do Brasil plans to start using blockchain technology for interoperability with other banks in the first half of 2018, but it wants to test everything before it uses for financial transactions, the bank’s IT director, Gustavo Fosse says.
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Fintechs develop trade financing tools
Cross-border trade is set to get faster and cheaper as financiers develop distributed ledger projects to streamline documentation and facilitate credit. Latin America could be a major winner.
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Fintechs reach for market share
The fintech revolution in Brazil promises to disrupt the consumer loans market, but it will take time before traditional lenders feel the heat
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Mexico roundtable: Gearing up
With presidential elections on the horizon and the future of NAFTA uncertain, Mexico’s economy faces potential headwinds at the start of 2018. LatinFinance convened a group of business executives, government officials, investors and intermediaries to discuss what lies ahead for trade, finance and investment in Mexico.
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Markets applaud Chile’s election results
After a decisive election victory, Sebastián Piñera has promised to unlock an investment logjam and revitalize Chile’s sluggish economy. Once again, he has the global economy on his side. By Tom Azzopardi
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Using project bonds to finance construction risk
Despite still being mostly used for brownfield projects, project bonds are becoming a more attractive proposition to finance greenfield initiatives
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Mexico’s new stock exchange prepares for debut
Mexico will have a second stock exchange in 2018, with promises to unlock fundraising options for more businesses in the country. But skeptics wonder if forming a new market is enough to usher in a tide of IPOs.
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Investment banks prepare for better days
As the transaction pipeline grows, investment banks in Brazil and Argentina see tighter races for mandates and a squeeze on fees. But simply hiring more staff may not be the answer
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LatAm equity markets heat up again
A turnaround in the equity markets of Brazil and Argentina has set the stage for a transformational 2018. With economic reforms on the horizon, companies are telling investors just what sets them apart