As LatAm stares down a growing list of infrastructure needs, builders and governments hope private lenders return. The only certainty is multilateral and state lending.
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People: Brazilian IB Moves
Eduardo Centola has joined UBS as CEO of the investment bank in Brazil, where the Swiss bank is focused on rebuilding its coverage.
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Debt: Quasi Sovereigns on Deck
To the relief of dizzy investors and baggy-eyed bankers, LatAm issuers began to take a minor breather in October, slowing from September’s breakneck pace that saw $14.6 billion in cross-border dollar bonds.
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China Latin America Links Proliferate
Cultural barriers remain, but the China-LatAm relationship is starting to blossom. Both sides hope to convert dialogue into more frequent large transactions.
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Best Bank – Guatemala
With economic growth returning to Guatemala after a relatively shallow crisis, its banks can return to plans being made prior to 2008.
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Equity: Issuers Follow Petrobras
With Petrobras’ $70 billion capitalization out of the way, other LatAm equity issuers are cleared for takeoff.
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Best Bank – Venezuela
Mercantil Banco Universal has been expanding its loan portfolio, which has led to year-on-year growth despite a economic contraction and slow liquidity growth in Venezuela.
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Best Bank – Costa Rica
State-controlled Banco de Costa Rica has gained market share through the financial crisis, growing the loan portfolio and expanding facilities.
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Colombia, Mexico Boutiques Defend Turf
The growth of boutiques in Mexico and Colombia has slowed. Pan-regional players continue to stick to their guns.
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Best Bank – Dominican Republic
Banco de Reservas has shrugged off macroeconomic weakness in the Dominican Republic caused by the global financial crisis and continues to grow.