Argentina
Argentina: An Economy in Election Mode
Miguel ZIelonka, chartered financial analyst at Econviews, provides some insight into some of the pain points impeding Argentina's economic recovery and measures the government is implementing to mitigate some of those threats.
28 Mar 2019
The Favourite: Why Do Market-Friendly Politicians Fall from Grace?
The emergence of a ‘market-friendly’ candidate has become a regular feature in modern election campaigns. But often such candidates fail to deliver on their economic promises, either because of domestic political constraints, tough external conditions, or misplaced belief in their pro-market sentiment.
3 Jan 2019
Political Volatility Breaks Wave of M&As in Latin America
The first half of 2018 has seen a record-breaking volume of corporate consolidation across the globe, and Latin America has become a prominent setting for such activity. The latest slowdown in M&A activity is thought to be stemming from the peak of elections-related volatility, from Mexico to Brazil, and most expect business to continue as usual once the dust settles.
15 Nov 2018
Off the Record: Argentina Riding out the Storm
It has been a difficult year for Argentina. With inflation climbing above 40%, the ARS losing over half of its value against the US dollar, and lingering fears remaining following the Notebook scandal, investor confidence has been heavily dampened. But a reform-minded government, coupled with multilateral support, has created a sense that Argentina’s numerous structural deficiencies are beginning…
14 Nov 2018
Winston & Strawn LLP Sees an Opening in Arbitration, Litigation Space across Latin America
As the Odebrecht ordeal and numerous other corruption scandals continued to devastate governments and ravage large corporates in the continent’s biggest economies, from Brazil to Argentina to Peru, international law firms have been seizing the opportunity to bring their litigation expertise and conflict-resolution know-how to the table. We speak to Julissa Reynoso, the former US Ambassador to…
31 Oct 2018
Luft Energia CEO Doris Capurro Eyes Multilaterals, ECAs for Argentina Renewables Funding
Doris Capurro, President, CEO & Founder, Luft Energia talks to Bonds & Loans about the company’s renewable energy development plans, and its bid to tap into multilateral development institutions and export credit agencies to help finance the next wave of projects in the pipeline.
16 Aug 2018
From Argentina to Turkey, Warning Signs for EM Debt Put Central Banks on High Alert
The first half of 2018 has seen a wobble in the multiyear emerging market rally, with local currencies feeling the heat and capital inflows dropping in recent months amid rising US interest rates, a strong dollar and global geopolitical and trade tensions. As weaker economies begin to feel the pain, EM monetary policies come out of sync – and as ever, central banks are facing some tough decisions.
29 Jun 2018
As Economy Stumbles, Argentina’s PPP Pipeline Gains Renewed Focus
Tasked with generating over USD26bn in new investment over five years, Argentina’s Public-Private Partnership programme has been hailed by international experts and bankers as world-leading in both structure and ambition. But as the country’s economy – and currency – continue to stumble, fresh questions are being raised about whether it will live up to expectations.
5 Jun 2018
CASE STUDY: Albanesi Attracts Traditional Credit PMs to Rare Dual-Tranche Syndication
A testament to solid investor relations, good governance and transparency, Albanesi was able to attract traditional portfolio managers to its latest dual-tranche A/B loan syndication, a rare project finance deal in the country’s power sector.
18 May 2018
Latin America Deals of the Year Awards 2018: The Winners
The issuers, borrowers and mediators of the most innovative and outstanding debt capital market deals on the continent to be lauded at the prestigious awards ceremony. Winners: Latin America Deals of the Year Awards 2018
16 Feb 2018