The state-owned Peruvian petroleum company attracted international investors with its first cross-border bond, achieving favorable pricing
Category: Capital Markets
Awards: Deals of the Year 2017
2017 was a record breaking year for Latin America. As global investors aggressively hunted for yield in emerging-market bonds, companies and governments in the region raised some $140 billion, the […]
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
Bondholders brace for Venezuelan default
Venezuela is edging closer to default on its foreign debt as vulture funds snap up the country’s bonds and push an acceleration clause for missed coupon payments
Genneia ponders fresh 2024 trade
Argentine power company may raise $300m in new bonds or tap its existing 2022s, sources say
