Fitch: New rules promote modernization of Brazilian asset management industry
Changes by Brazil's Securities and Exchange Commission will increase transparency Read More »
Changes by Brazil's Securities and Exchange Commission will increase transparency Read More »
BodyThe Abraaj Group, a leading investor operating in global growth markets, today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in URBANO Express, a leading courier and light logistics solutions company in Latin America with operations in Peru, Ecuador and El Salvador. Read More »
Moody’s Investors Service recently announced that it has downgraded Brazil’s government bond rating from Baa2 to Baa3 as well as changed the rating’s outlook from negative to stable. There were several factors leading to the change in the nation's rating. Read More »
The Bolivian government, which faces a limit of hydrocarbon reserves for another decade, has reached accords with native populations to obtain infrastructure projects while the government will be able to explore and produce gas in protected areas. Read More »
Telecommunications Corp. on Monday announced that its Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data Corp., has been awarded a $1.4 million order for infrastructure equipment. Read More »
Fitch Ratings recently reported that copper mining companies in Latin America are shielded from the global cost curve to be able to handle a cycle of lower copper prices that stand near $2.40 per pound. In 2014, copper prices steadily decreased from $3.10. Read More »
Thomas Messer has been selected to lead regional aviation services in Latin America for Willis Group Holdings, the company announced Thursday. According to the company's global CEO, Latin America is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world. Read More »
Market research survey shows Mexico's Internet users lead the pack of those who favor cloud. Read More »
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Fitch Ratings said it expects loan growth for most countries in Central America to slow in the second half of 2015 as gross domestic product in the region stabilizes at lower rates. Corporate lending continues to be the driver of portfolio expansion. Read More »
According to a recent report from Fitch Ratings, one of three statistical rating organizations recognized by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applying a more realistic tariff to consumers in Brazil has decreased the risk of liquidity of distribution companies throughout 2015. Read More »
Unify, a top communications software and services firm, recently announced that Francisco Pinto Neto is its new vice president of channels for Latin America. Read More »
FalconStor Software Inc., a provider of software-defined storage solutions and innovations for the past 15 years, recently announced that Computacao e Comunicacao, C&C, has started to use FreeStor to expand C&C’s recovery services throughout its geographically diverse datacenters. Read More »
The Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LAVCA) and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania announced a partnership to create the first Latin America private equity professional development program on Friday. Read More »
EyeLock Inc., a market leader of iris-based identity authentication solutions, and COMTEX, a leader in integrating and designing electronic security solutions for a variety of governmental and industrial agencies in Latin America and Brazil, recently partnered to bring Iris Authentication Solutions from EyeLock to Latin America and Brazil. Read More »
S&P Capital IQ, a provider of financial research, data and analytics, and BM&FBOVESPA, the largest equity and Futures Exchange in Latin America, announced a partnership agreement to provide critical knowledge to Brazilian companies’ investor relations teams. Read More »
American Airlines recently announced that it intends to make an additional eight new routes available throughout the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America later in 2015; this move helps the airline strengthen its presence in these areas and offer customers more options as they travel. Read More »
Fitch Ratings released its 2015 Latin America Corporate "Comparative Statistics Special Report,” which provides the key credit metrics for 194 corporations in Latin America with international ratings. The data has been grouped by rating category. Read More »
Ecopetrol S.A. recently reported that Fitch Ratings has affirmed its foreign and local currency hold Issuer Default Ratings of BBB and BBB+. "Ecopetrol's ratings reflect its strong financial profile and improving production levels,” Fitch said in its report. Read More »
Acquisition of advertising technology company will position AppNexus for faster growth on the continent. Read More »