The lithium sector is poised for rapid growth as surging demand for electric vehicles puts pressure on miners to step up production. Investors are keen to finance projects in Latin […]
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Posted in2021 Q2
COVER-COPPER FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION: THE METAL’S POST-PANDEMIC CHALLENGE
Record copper prices are at the forefront of a global commodities boom. The economies of Chile and Peru, the world’s largest producers of the red metal, will receive a shot-in-the […]
Posted in2021 Q2
CORPORATE FINANCING: LATIN AMERICAN ISSUERS HUNKER DOWN
The world economy’s rebound from the lockdown is brightening the growth prospects for Latin America Inc., but companies are being financially prudent. The result: few are borrowing. At least for […]
Posted in2021 Q2
THE END OF CASH?: DIGITAL PAYMENTS TAKE OFF IN BRAZIL
PagSeguro, Mercado Pago, StoneCo and other fintechs are betting on growth in Latin America’s largest economy, attracting competition to a market with seemingly endless opportunities for new business. The financial […]
Posted in2021 Q2
INSURANCE-LINKED SECURITIES: THE BUSINESS OF CATASTROPHE
Brazil is taking steps to develop its own market for insurance-linked securities, including to cover for the rising risk of floods as the climate changes. Brazil is trying to become […]
Posted in2021 Q1
EDITOR’S LETTER: THE COVID REBUILD
Dear Reader, I have Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good” cranking in the background and I’ve now set aside T.S. Eliot’s “Wasteland” as I close this edition of LatinFinance and perspectives shift. This isn’t […]
Posted in2021 Q1
MARKET TALK-Q2.2021 OUTLOOK: DEBT
Interview with Reggie de VilliersHead of Latin America Debt Origination and Structured DCM at UBS Despite some volatility around US Treasuries that led to a quiet spell in bond sales […]
Posted in2021 Q1
MARKET TALK-Q2.2021 OUTLOOK: EQUITY
Interview with Facundo VázquezHead of Latin America ECM at Goldman Sachs Issuance of Brazilian equities, whether via initial public offerings (IPO) or follow-on issuance, will likely reach a record high […]
Posted in2021 Q1
MARKET TALK-Q2.2021 OUTLOOK: M&A
Interview with Felipe ArgemiFounder of Santis, M&A Boutique Advisory Firm Brazilian healthcare, retail, logistics and tech companies helped to drive the growth of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the first […]