Argentina’s financial crisis has yielded fine pickings for predatory companies. In July, Brazil’s Petrobras snatched up the beleaguered Pérez Companc but the deal significantly raised its risk profile.
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Sticking to Their Guns
Brazilian companies must battle for financing while fending off global competition. The business outlook is bad but Brazil’s bosses are determined to soldier on..
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The Securitization Lifeline
Asset-backed financing with risk mitigation insurance has sustained Brazilian companies throughout the crisis. But insurers are reaching their limits.
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When Expectations Disappoint
Eight years ago, Brazilians were optimistic that policy reforms would bring sustained growth. Despite key improvements, such growth remains elusive.
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When Markets Take Fright
Investors have dumped billions of dollars in Brazilian bonds this year but the country’s fundamentals and recent IMF deal could yet smooth over the capital crunch.
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A Local Opportunity
Foreign private equity investment in Brazil has slowed to a trickle. But local investors looking to diversify their portfolios are stepping up to the plate.
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A State-of-the-Art System
Brazil’s financial system has been highly automated for more than a decade, but in April the country addressed remaining weaknesses in its payment infrastructure and now has global standards in place.
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Mark-To-Market in Brazil
The Central Bank of Brazil recently changed the rules for how financial institutions report securities held as propietary assets or managed fiduciary funds. The change, while positive, has some immediate consequences for bank financial statements.
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Sovereign Report
Brazil Gets $11 Billion Boost The International Monetary Fund agreed in mid-June to lend Brazil $10 billion and the World Bank chipped in another $1 billion to help the country […]
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Time to Rebuild the Balance Sheet
After several years of sinking billions of dollars into government-mandated expansion programs, Brazil’s phone companies are finally ready to start increasing revenues and reducing debt.