Brazil is building infrastructure throughout neighboring Peru with a view to opening up shipping routes to Asia. The substantial investment also boosts Peru’s long-term development.
Category: 2010
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EXCLUSIVE: Panama’s Motta Eyes Home Potential
In a rare interview, Panamanian mogul Stanley Motta weighs his country’s potential for growth in infrastructure and capital markets. He does not rule out M&A for Copa.
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: Energy Dependent
Trinidad & Tobago’s economy is dependent on oil and gas. An expected rise in energy prices could help erode the deficit, cutting international funding needs.
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Investment Bank Compensation: Brazil Pay Leads EM
As competition to attract talent intensifies, Brazilian investment bank pay could spiral out of control. Upwards salary pressure shows no signs of abating.
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Caribbean Tourism Crawls Back
After taking a drubbing during the global crisis, Caribbean tourism is slowly coming back to life. However project finance is hard to get and generally more expensive.
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Bill Rhodes: The LatAm Moment
Veteran banker Bill Rhodes says shifts in global growth create opportunity for LatAm. He predicts a slowdown in the US, which he urges to strengthen ties with the region.
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MEXICO CCDs: Expanding Opportunity
A wave of new CCDs is making its way to the Mexican market. Size and the diversity of underlying assets are slowly increasing.
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PRIVATE EQUITY: LPs Call the Shots
After a reduction in liquidity, limited partners have the upper hand in private equity fundraising. Besides making it tougher to raise cash, this is eroding general partners’ fees.
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Temasek Talks Mexico Potential
As relations between Asia and LatAm strengthen, Temasek sees itself well positioned to ride Mexico’s recovery. The sovereign wealth fund is teaming up with entrepreneurs.
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GEM PE Fund Targets Argentina
London-based Global Emerging Markets is one of the few foreign private equity firms venturing into Argentina. It has teamed up with a local bank to identify opportunity.