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A number of large infrastructure projects are due to be financed in Peru this year. But they will first have to overcome a number of hurdles. By Karen Schwartz For [...]

The Mexican government has ambitious plans for revamping the countryâs infrastructure. But first it must get the investment framework right By Karen SchwartzInvestors are watching Mexico closely â and with [...]

New management at Batistaâs firms â Eyzaguirre quits Canal 13 â Venezuelan central bank gets third governor of 2013 By Karen SchwartzAs financial problems intensified at Eike Batistaâs group of [...]

The article announces career development of executives which include the appointment of Nelson Pizarro as chief executive of Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile, Gerardo Vargas as vice president of finance, and Javier Elizalde as vice president of treasury at Fibra Uno.

After a slew of large corporate loans, deals for smaller, lower-rated borrowers are coming through. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the expectation of subordinated debt issuance in Latin America to remain thin until at least 2015, with slow economic growth and increasing interest rates, and presents a chart on Latin American subordinated debt issuance since 2013. It discusses Latin American banks becoming appropriately capitalized, enabling better understanding of subordinated debt issuance market, and likelihood of subordinated debt growth with adoption of Basel III regulations by more countries.

The article discusses developments in the syndicated loan market of Latin America, with increased interest of borrowers and lenders resulting in more transactions, most of which increased in size, particularly in March and April 2014. It discusses Brazilian energy company Raízen raising its five-year unsecured loan to 600 million dollars, and closure of five-year pre-export facility by Brazilian biofuel producer Usina de Açúcar Santa Terezinha, that grew to 180 million dollars.

The article announces several appointments and promotions in the financial sector in Latin America including Paulo Amaral as chief executive officer (CEO) at OGX Petróleo e Gás Participações, Alexandre Bettamio as CEO at Bank of America's Brazil unit and Juan Pablo Galán as CEO of Colombian brokerage Alianza Valores.

The article reports that Latin American borrowers are turning to syndicated loans for funding as the bond market becomes more expensive and volatile as of November 2013. The increasing interest of Latin American firms to bank loans for funding are said to be due to a price change in the bond market. Also discussed are bankers' projection for the bond market and packaging manufacturer Grupo Phoenix's closing of a five-year multi-currency senior secured term loan.

Latin America's central banks have had a tough year navigating volatility amid slowing growth, falling currencies and capital outflows. Over the past year, Mexico stands out for its handling of the challenges [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Miners across Latin America are scaling back capex and looking further afield for funding as they keep an eye on the longer term amid falling prices for metals Toronto-based Vena Resources is one of a number of like-minded companies exploring locations across Peru to set up mines. The firm is hopeful that someday soon, it can turn one such site into a profitable operation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cash is rushing into sub-investment grade debt amid low returns elsewhere. But as the market picks up, investors warn not all is what it seems [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite renewed fervor for the sol market, Peruvian companies are still looking further afield for liquid deals [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents information on the loan market in Latin America in 2013. The loan market has slowed down for Latin American borrowers due to increased interest in bonds for medium-term funding. However, loan syndicators expect the market to grow in the late 2013. Statements from Monica Macia, head of loan syndications for Latin America at HSBC, about loans and its benefits to borrowers.

Latin America's central banks are grappling with slowing growth, falling commodity prices and turning credit cycles - as well as dogged price pressures [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that though big retailers are performing well in Chile, smaller companies are facing tough time. It states that retail trade is doing good in the country due to rising disposable income of citizens. It mentions that after being successful in the domestic market, Chilean retailers are expanding in international markets. It highlights that small companies are suffering due to an accounting scandal of the country's fourth largest retail company, La Polar.

The article reports that healthcare sectors of Mexico and Brazil are expected to keep on growing due to aging population. It states that increase in aging population in both the countries is boosting the pharmaceuticals sector. It mentions that the sector in both the countries is witnessing mergers from companies, which seek to expand themselves in the high growth markets. It highlights that in Brazil increase in health insurance has led to job creation.

There are incipient signs that middle-tier companies, both foreign and local, are poised to tap Chile's domestic bond market. But so far efforts to [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information on the banking industry in Europe. European debt problems are stated to be forcing banks to retrench, which has left Latin America's loan market bracing for tougher pricing. Many banks are withdrawing support from certain borrowers in order to focus on core clients. According to the European Banking Authority, German and Italian banks will require capital buffers of 5.2 billion euros and 14.8 billion euro, respectively.

The article presents information on the views offered by Argentine chief financial officers (CFOs) about their financing plans. Argentine executives are staring at the uncertain future after having benefited from recent growth. Rogelio Pagano, the CFO of Edenor, said that a number of companies that were planning to issue shares through initial public offerings (IPOs) are likely to remain on the sidelines.