Americas
Top Dealmaker: Arthur Rubin, SMBC
Arthur Rubin is Head of Latin American Debt Capital Markets and Liability Management at SMBC Nikko. He previously served as Head of Latin American Capital Markets at Nomura Securities, and before that served as Head of Latin American Debt Capital Markets at ING Financial Markets. He previously worked in Latin American DCM at firms including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.
5 Aug 2016
Despite concerns, opportunities abound in LatAm
The major economies in Latin America are still providing opportunities for foreign investors, but clouds on the horizon such as slowing growth and external and internal political factors are causing concern. Fresh investment opportunities are however available either in different sectors or in different countries across the region.
4 Aug 2016
Cautious optimism surrounds Brazil
The investment outlook on Brazil is improving; however concerns do need to be taken into consideration, especially regarding the country’s fiscal policy.
29 Jul 2016
Chile banking sector stable, but economic woes mount
Despite having its outlook downgraded recently, the Chilean banking sector remains relatively stable, particularly compared to others in the region. The country’s economy is also performing relatively well in comparison to its neighbours. There is still substantial foreign investment, although economic growth has slowed. Fears over a return to populist policies are likely overblown, at least…
27 Jul 2016
LatAm stacks up well versus other EMs
Compared to other EM regions, LatAm is likely to prove a popular investment destination. Strong fundamentals and pro-business leaders have contributed to this, but dropping commodity prices and lagging growth in China could still have a negative impact in the future.
25 Jul 2016
CASE STUDY: América Móvil upsizes benchmark sized Euro bonds
América Móvil launched a benchmark-sized Eurobonds during a window that saw improving market sentiment, which allowed the telecoms incumbent to tighten pricing and attract strong demand from real money accounts.
19 Jul 2016
Fitch: Inflation, high debt servicing costs weighing on Colombian corporates
Colombia has seen issuance volume decline in local and international markets as cash flow pressures and inflation begin to weigh on the country’s corporates, according to analysts from Fitch Ratings. Investors seem more optimistic about the long-term viability of the Colombia’s capital markets.
15 Jul 2016
CASE STUDY: Cemex gets timing just right on EUR bond deal
Mexican cement and construction materials giant Cemex saw strong oversubscription on its €400mn senior secured 2024 notes, smashing through its initial price thoughts and the company’s secondary yield curve.
13 Jul 2016
Growing The Latin American Infrastructure Footprint
ISA President and CEO Bernardo Vargas speaks with Bonds & Loans about new areas for growth in Latin America’s infrastructure markets
11 Jul 2016
Top Dealmaker: Katia Bouazza, HSBC
Katia Bouazza is Managing Director and Head of Latin America Capital Financing and Global Banking at HSBC. In this role, she manages the Latin American origination and financing business across the region. Bouazza oversees a number of teams including Debt and Equity Capital Markets, Leveraged & Acquisition Finance, Syndicated Loans, Project Finance, and M&A execution. She joined HSBC in 1996 and…
8 Jul 2016