Latin American equity issuance likely will remain subdued this quarter as economic, political and geopolitical uncertainties keep a lid on demand and potential IPO prices. But deals may pick up […]
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Posted in2022 Q2
MARKET TALK-Q2 2022 OUTLOOK: M&A
Brazil and Mexico will lead M&A activity in 2022, but dealmaking may be subdued as high inflation and political uncertainty reduce investors’ appetites for acquisitions and put off sellers. Merger […]
Posted in2022 Q2
MARKET TALK-Q2 2022 OUTLOOK: LOANS
After stockpiling cash during the pandemic, Latin American banks are in a good position to lend. Borrowers, however, are skittish about how looming elections in Brazil and Colombia and a […]
Posted in2022 Q2
COVER: LATAM INVESTMENT SPECIAL – CAPITAL MARKETS
ON THE EDGE After a boom in bond and equity issuance in early 2021, conditions have soured for issuers in Latin America – and they may get worse (or better). […]
Posted in2022 Q2
COVER: LATAM INVESTMENT SPECIAL – PORTFOLIO INVESTING
POINT OF NO RETURN After being heavily underweighted on political concerns, Latin America is once again on the radar for emerging market investors – at least for now After Russia invaded […]
Posted in2022 Q2
COVER: LATAM INVESTMENT SPECIAL – ESG ISSUANCE
SUSTAINING THE BOOM Latin American issuers are not only responding to investor demand for socially responsible investments, but they’re also getting more innovative in structuring their securities to address more […]
Posted in2022 Q2
COVER: LATAM INVESTMENT SPECIAL – INTERVIEW
Q&A: MAURICIO CLAVER-CARONE The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) plans to put more money toward sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean, including by helping to unleash vast and growing amounts […]
Posted in2022 Q2
CRYPTOCURRENCIES: FOLLOW THE LEADER
When the biggest e-commerce player in Latin America bets on cryptocurrencies, others are bound to do the same Since its founding in 1999, MercadoLibre has transformed how people shop and […]
Posted in2022 Q2
M&A IN COLOMBIA: THE BIG TAKEOVER
A hostile bid by one of Colombia’s richest men may break up GEA, the country’s biggest business conglomerate, and accelerate its internationalization. It could also paralyze the local capital markets. […]
Posted in2022 Q2
TELECOMS INFRASTRUCTURE: SPENDING ON THE NEXT GENERATION
With data use surging in the region, telcos are forking out big money to build infrastructure. Their financing needs are only going to grow. When the world went into lockdowns […]