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Latin America Back On Track

A nascent global recovery is improving prospects across Latin America and the Caribbean—albeit unevenly.Foreign direct investment is increasing, commodity prices have bottomed out, and six countries will hold presidential elections through the end of October.

Country Report

Mexico Slows As Politics Flares

Peso volatility and investor caution are likely to linger through the middle of the year.

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Sunnier Prospects For Latin America

With asset prices low while fundamentals are improving, Latin American economies are poised for a rebound.

News

Carlos Slim Wants You To Work Less, Retire Later

Mexico | Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim is advocating a massive shift to a three-day workweek, particularly for older employees.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Shining Bright Amid Latin America’s Downturn

While Latin American economies are expected to shrink by roughly 1% this year, Mexico is slated to grow 2.2%.

News

New Pemex CEO To Lead Reforms

Newsmakers | Mexico Mexico’s giant state oil company Pemex has a new boss, González Anaya, and he’s got a mess on his hands.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Corporates Rush To Decipher Landmark Trade Agreement

Management | Trade Negotiations Corporations’ business decisions depend on regulatory certainty, but as the passing of TPP legislation faces various hurdles, corporate decision-making processes will need to remain flexible.

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Personal Income Tax Rates

The OECD defines tax as a compulsory unrequited payment to the government. A taxable base is the base amount on which the tax rate is applied—such as corporate income, personal income, or property.

Awards

Global Finance Names The Safest Banks In Latin America 2015

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2015 — Global Finance has named the Safest Banks in Latin America in an exclusive survey to be published in the November 2015 issue. Banks were selected through an evaluation of long-term foreign currency ratings—from Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch—and total assets of the 500 largest banks worldwide.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Straight Shooter Makes Mexican Political History

Newsmakers | Mexico In June, Jaime Rodríguez Calderón became the first independent candidate to be elected a state governor in Mexico, winning office in Nuevo León.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

HEDGING | LOW OIL PRICES AFFECT CORPORATE RISK

Management | Hedging The dramatic slide in oil prices over the past year or so has once again underscored the value—and perils—of hedging. Some companies and governments bet on a fall in the cost of crude and thereby obviated large losses. Others did not make out so well.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

MEXICO OVERTAKES BRAZIL IN AUTO MANUFACTURING | MILESTONES

Milestones | Mexico Mexico is now Latin America’s largest annual automobile manufacturer, with 2014 production outpacing that of Brazil for the first time since 2002.