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NOT FOR THE FAINTHEARTED
SPECIAL REPORT: LATIN AMERICAN INVESTMENT BANKING<br />
Small, but quite competitive, Latin America’s investment banking markets are upbeat this year, driven mainly by infrastructure growth.
Latin America
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
PANAMA: VARELA BLESSED BY SURPRISING ELECTION RESULT
NEWSMAKERS: PANAMA<br />
Conservative Varela surprises with progressive social agenda.<br />
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
ANNUAL SURVEY: WORLD’S BEST BANKS 2014
In our 21st annual survey, Global Finance identifies the best banks in 150 countries and eight regions. The winners are not always the biggest banks, but rather, the best—those with the qualities that corporations should look for when choosing a bank.
Awards
BEST BANKS 2014: LATIN AMERICA
While Latin American banks continued to expand their client base and footprints, the sector still faced important challenges.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
BRAZIL’s MANTEGA TAKES A HIT, STILL STANDING
Brazilian Finance minister Guido Mantega may be dealing with both internal and external headwinds, but he—and Brazil—are still standing.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
ECONOMIC REFORMS FINALLY PAY OFF FOR MEXICO
Recent economic reforms in Mexico and upgrades by rating agencies have strengthened Mexico’s position in global markets. The country’s economic performance is improving as well.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Brazil: April 2014, In Numbers
Infographic: A look at key figures affecting the economy and growth in Brazil.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Peru: Hitting The Golden Years
MILESTONES By Tiziana Barghini Ranked 91st by the World Economic Forum for the relatively poor quality of its infrastructure, Peru...
Banking
World’s Best Investment Banks 2014
ANNUAL AWARDS: HIGH-OCTANE YEAR Global investment banks will face a tremendous challenge as they strive to continue running their underwriting businesses at the elevated levels they reached in 2013. Many of the largest banks on Wall Street reaped a windfall ...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Argentina: For A Few Dollars More
MILESTONES By Tiziana Barghini Argentina has it tough. With GDP growth expected to fall to approximately 1.5% this year (compared...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
BAFT Annual Global Meeting
STAR PERFORMERS By Anita Hawser Over the past six years transaction banking has been one of the best performers in an otherwise lackluster banking sector. Even in the midst of a global financial crisis, suppliers and salaries still need to ...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Brazil: Fx Outflows Debunk Currency War
EMERGING MARKETS ROUNDUP By Antonio Guerrero Brazil posted a net foreign exchange outflow of $12.3 billion for 2013, marking the...