Lipper data shows US-based funds’ AUM rise about 1% in the week ended June 24
Category: Latin America
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LatAm, Caribbean is ‘new COVID-19 epicenter’
Government actions have relieved pressure, but high informality and low preparedness are hindering the region’s response, IMF says
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FACTBOX 6/26/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
UPDATE: Mexico lowers benchmark interest rate to 5%; Bolivia cuts legal reserves to boost liquidity
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LatAm faces setbacks in COVID-19 response
High borrowing rates and structural problems are making it hard to finance stimulus programs, finance ministers say
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Loan market struggles to shake off coronavirus effects
Borrowers stick to short-term and bilateral deals as volumes plunge 86% year-on-year, sources say
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Brazil blocks WhatsApp payment service
Central Bank and anti-trust agency CADE say they need time to evaluate competitive aspects
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Vicentín still eyes bringing on partner
Argentine soy exporter keeps M&A talks alive, even as the government weighs seizing the company
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XP, VERT open credit lines for farmers
Brazilian investment manager and securities company launch DuAgro to offer loans to small and mid-sized producers
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FACTBOX 6/25/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
UPDATE: IDB provides $80 mln loan for small business relief in Uruguay
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Supervielle, TGLT line up local debt sales
More deals come as more companies tap peso liquidity to issue dollar-linked notes