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The government is laying the foundations for growth in sustainable finance, including by regulations for linking performance to indicators. Companies are responding, buoyed by strong investor interest.

After a decline in the once extraordinary yields on government bonds at home, Brazilian pension funds are diversifying into international assets to find new ways to make money and improve overall returns.

Investment bankers have never had it so good in Brazil, but electoral tensions may spoil the IPO party.

Latin America’s sovereign bond market has flourished over the past year. But with developed economies poised to raise rates and taper stimulus spending, the allure may wane. Except if the region’s countries can push through reforms to improve their finances

A fast-growing oil producer in Argentina, Vista Oil & Gas has had to be creative to raise financing through bonds, equity and loans. It’s now considering a green financing deal, says its CEO.

AES Corp. is betting big on renewable energies, including in Latin America, says its CEO. Yet with the US government pushing a green agenda, the competition for investment could get fierce — except for those countries willing to make their markets and regulations at least as attractive.

Uruguay is preparing its first issue of a sovereign sustainability-linked bond, as it pushes forward on a goal of reducing carbon emissions. The note, says the country’s finance minister, will provide an incentive: reach the target, and it will pay less interest.

Interview with Guillermo Andrade, Director of Syndicated Loans of Mexico at Actinver