Colombian low-cost carrier blames the decision on delays in regulatory approval for its tie-up with Avianca
Category: Latin America
B Capital eyes LatAm start-ups
US VC firm is keen to invest in fintechs and B2B software companies in the region, Bloomberg reports
Credicorp tests new digital bank
Peru’s largest financial services group reportedly plans to debut a fully digital bank in the coming months
Enel confirms China Southern interest
Italian energy company says Chinese power producer is carrying out due diligence on its Peruvian distribution subsidiary
Chile negotiates earthquake insurance with IBRD
World Bank lending division will issue a catastrophe bond to replicate the structure of the policy’s coverage, Chile’s finance ministry says
China Southern eyes Enel assets in Peru
Chinese power company enters a second round of bidding for the Italian utility’s distribution business, which is valued at $3 bln, Bloomberg reports
Kavak creates trust in Argentina
Mexican used-car platform signs a $1.2 bln agreement with BACS, Supervielle and Banco Hipotecario
Viva CEO resigns
Troubled Colombian low-cost airline is dealt another blow as Félix Antelo steps down for health reasons
IDB prints more sustainable bonds in pounds
US-based development bank issues $481 mln in seven-year bonds as order peak above $900 mln, head of funding says
IDB Invest lends to Lar
IDB’s private sector affiliate provides $10 mln for the Paraguayan agricultural supplier to purchase grains and fund exports to Brazil
