Brazil Rides the Rally Emerging market bonds rallied in October after Moody’s raised Russia’s ratings two levels to investment grade, fueling speculation that other issuers, particularly Brazil, would also be […]
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Still Standing Proud
Rio de Janeiro-based Banco Pactual is one of the few standalone investment banks left in Brazil. Its survival during the economic upheavals and takeover mania of the last few years […]
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Defending the Home Turf
It hasn’t been easy for home-grown investment banks to defend their turf against Wall Street’s finest. However, in Chile, which has one of Latin America’s most developed domestic bond and […]
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The Bank That Could
BBVA Banco Continental, Peru’s second largest bank, is beginning to catch up with its fiercest rival, Banco de Crédito del Perú. Although locally-owned BCP is the country’s largest bank, Continental […]
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Corporate Analysis
Find out how the region’s corporate sector is faring with an exhaustive analysis of revenues, Ebitda, profits and debt with industry and country comparisons. Data provided by Fitch Ratings and Economatica. ONLY ONLINE.
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América Móvil Moves In
The Mexican cellular operator has gobbled up competitors in South America in a bid to be a top player in every market where it operates.
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Arrogance Abroad
How two of the world’s largest telecom companies bungled an opportunity to grab a chunk of Latin America’s fastest-growing wireless market.
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Coming Out of the Freezer
Memories are receding of the chill that iced over the Latin American capital markets. Companies in the region are again able to raise finance in any number of flavors.
Investors are sweeping back into Latin America’s markets in a frenzy as memories of the hysteria that took hold of the region last year recede.
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Going for Broke
Argentina extracted a favorable deal from the IMF but its victory could be short-lived if the country fails to address critical policy weaknesses.