Monthly Archives: May 2014

Rousseff faces water torture

Posted on May 29, 2014 by

A lack of rain to fill the dams that power Brazil is becoming a potential crisis. But as experts call for action to protect dwindling reservoirs the government refuses to act, and running the hydrology risk is becoming increasingly dangerous … Continue reading →

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Costa Rica surprises with its 30 year bond

Posted on May 12, 2014 by

The febrile nature of the international bond markets was clearly demonstrated in early April when Costa Rica’s $1 billion, 30-year bond had investors flocking to submit orders. Less than a week before the transaction closed, the country’s vice-minister of finance … Continue reading →

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Latam banks set to get the hybrid habit

Posted on May 5, 2014 by

Banks around the world have been issuing new Basle III-compliant tier 1 and 2 capital instruments, and a growing investor base has developed alongside this fast-growing asset class. Latin American banks, however, have largely remained interested observers. To date, the … Continue reading →

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