Oil revenues have made Trinidad & Tobago a rich little country and exporter of capital. The government’s challenge is to channel some of that money into the local economy.
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Turning on the Credit Supply
Interest rates and inflation are falling. That should have a positive impact on bank lending and the capital markets.
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Creating a Consistent Image
Peru has endured erratic economic policies and political corruption at the highest levels. President Alejandro Toledo now must convince investors that the country will pursue a disciplined recovery.
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Milpo’s Mettle Rattles Peru
A small mining company’s hostile takeover of a neighbor mine is a test for the Peruvian capital markets.
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Sovereign Report
Colombia Swaps, Issues, and Reopens Colombia carried out an impressive domestic debt exchange in June reducing its financing needs for next year. The government exchanged $2.45 billion in debt for […]
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Too Little, Too Late?
In July, Colombia’s three feeble stock exchanges merge into a unified bourse. The question is, will the change restore equity investment in the country, even if sovereign risk improves?
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Business & Banking
ING Moves into Mexico’s Insurance MarketING Group, the Netherlands-based financial services company, agreed to buy a 45.2% stake in Seguros Comercial América from Savia, the troubled Mexican conglomerate. The $791 […]
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Bolivian Issue Makes its Mark
The largest and longest-dated bond issued in the Bolivian market could open the door for more private sector projects looking to find financing in the local markets.
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Pemex Repositions its Risk
A recent bond issue by the Mexican national oil company proves that it is parting ways with other emerging debt markets issuers, a trend that investors support.