Reasons to buy global real-denominated bonds abound, but will risk aversion scare foreign investors away from this asset class? Yields may be too tempting to resist.
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Taming the Beast
With inflation the main challenge, several banks drew positive reviews for their efforts in the past year, with Colombia narrowly leading the way. However, Brazil continues to frustrate markets
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The Swiss Option
The Swiss-franc market has become a popular destination for LatAm blue-chips. But volumes may depend on investors’ willingness to venture into junk territory.
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Turning the Corner
The Dominican Republic is on a path to recovery as FDI flows increase and more investors buy its debt in the local and international bond markets. Will politics ruin the party?
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Uncertain Times
Investment bankers focused on Latin America may have had a profitable year so far, but the last quarter looks less than promising against an increasingly rocky backdrop. Optimism in the […]
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Upside Potential
Venezuela’s presidential elections are still more than a year away. But the possibility of regime change is already moving spreads. Are investors blind to the underlying risks?
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Clearing the Way
The easing of cross-border clearing and settlement in LatAm has gone hand in hand with regional integration. Is a centralized system the next step?
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Watching Windows
Summer doldrums and a steep spike in volatility have pushed volumes lower in recent months. The door essentially slammed shut for junk credits in August, and left high-grade borrowers to […]
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Coping with Competition
Investment banks have seen a strong first half but face an uncertain year ahead as volatility and increased ompetition threatens to slow down the pace of business.
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Crossing the Line
BNDES has made a habit of supporting consolidation to create national champions. But was its attempt to wade into the fight between Carrefour and Casino a miscalculation?