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Best-managed LATAM companies: Methodology

Best-managed LATAM companies: High standards are the exception

March 03, 2008

Best-managed LATAM companies: Best corporate governance by country

Best-managed LATAM companies: High standards are the exception

March 03, 2008

Opinion

Against the tide: There’s more crunch to come

The effects of the sub-prime crisis are spreading and could cost 2.5% of world GDP. Emerging market economies will not be immune.

David Roche, March 03, 2008

Best-managed LATAM companies: Overall

Best-managed LATAM companies: High standards are the exception

March 03, 2008

Benchmarking

Best-managed LATAM companies 2008: High standards are the exception

Large Latin American companies with substantial exposure to foreign investment are adapting rapidly to the need for good corporate governance and receptive investor relations. But there is still a hard core of resistance to change from family-centred businesses. John Rumsey reports.

John Rumsey, March 03, 2008

CAPITAL MARKETS

Leveraged finance: Leveraged finance goes from bad to worse

Far from turning a corner in 2008, the market looks set for a few tough months yet.

Louise Bowman, March 03, 2008

BANKING

Can Japan’s megabanks ignore the devil's whisper?

As their peers in Europe and the US struggle to adjust to the world post sub-prime, Japan’s megabanks find themselves in the glow of unaccustomed financial health. But how do they put their new-found advantage to best use? And can they ignore the demons that caused such huge mistakes in the past?

Lawrence White, March 03, 2008

CAPITAL MARKETS

Regulation: FSA queries derivatives use

The UK Financial Services Authority has questioned the spread of derivatives-based trading strategies, such as 130/30, by traditional long-only managers. The increasing use of derivatives poses a "range of risks", warns the FSA.

Peter Koh, March 03, 2008

BANKING

Latin America round up: Credit Suisse extends Andean reach

Credit Suisse is building its investment banking presence in the Andes. The Swiss house is adding an executive in Bogotá and is on the lookout for a person in Lima to bolster client coverage. The group has been aggressive in the region for the past 12 months and wants to consolidate its position. Credit Suisse took part in a series of high-profile deals in 2007, including the $2.8 billion privatization IPO of Ecopetrol, as well as deals for some first-time issuers such as Peruvian fishmeal company Copeinca.

Chloe Hayward, March 03, 2008

Opinion

Inflation-linked debate: The upside of rising prices

Inflation, far from being a thing of the past, is back in the forefront of investors’ and issuers’ minds. The increased use of innovations such as liability-driven investment means a rise in demand for inflation-linked products. How are the markets responding?

March 03, 2008

CAPITAL MARKETS

Synthetic real estate – going nowhere fast

Structured note sellers had high hopes that property-linked pay-offs would be a big revenue generator in the UK. However, recent real estate upheavals have cast a dark cloud over the market.

John Ferry, March 03, 2008

Opinion

Latin American banks: Why a slowdown won’t lead to a meltdown

Latin American bankers appear confident that the region can continue to avoid the worst of the US contagion.

March 03, 2008

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