Investor optimism wavers on eve of Brazil vote
The incumbent Lula has closed the gap on market-friendly challenger Bolsonaro in the polls, making the race once again too close to call
Debt
Raízen cut to default as restructuring plan advances
Fitch places the Brazilian energy firm on restricted default following approval of its financial restructuring plan
Equity
Vinci Compass buys reinsurer Austral
Brazilian asset manager agrees to acquire the local reinsurer, in the sector’s third M&A deal in as many days
M&A
Allos sells mall stakes to Kinea
Brazilian shopping mall operator signs deal with the Itaú-owned asset management firm
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