Category: Magazine
On A Steady Path
The local capital markets of Latin America move forward at an accelerating pace but much remains to be done.
Pactual’s Promise
By snatching up a hot local investment bank, emerging market heavyweight UBS has beefed up its Brazil presence in a big way.
People
Alvaro Uribe Bucking the TrendA busy election season in Latin America has seen at least two countries buck the trend of populist, anti-US voting. Although Álvaro Uribe’s re-election as president of Colombia at the end of May seemed like a sure thing, investors held their breath on June 4 and kept their fingers crossed that […]
Back in Argentina’s Arms
Like a seasoned temptress, Argentina has lured investors back with luscious yields and loads of charm. But this Jezebel still has bite.
Powers That Be
With their rich profits and near-duopoly status, the big two ratings agencies are coming under growing scrutiny the world over.
Counting Chickens
A micro finance veteran lays out the possible pitfalls for large, conventional financial institutions looking to lend to Latin America’s lowest economic rungs. by Rosemary Werrett*
Ready for REITs
After having worked out some tax complications, Mexico is poised to become the first Latin American country to develop a REIT market.
Cream of the Crop
Morgan Stanley impresses both debt and equity issuers to position itself as the best investment bank in Latin America, according to a LatinFinance poll.
Riskier Returns
Some investment banks, fed up with years of thin margins in the debt underwriting business, are seeking out higher profits by plunking down their own capital.