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Moody's downgrades Panama to Baa2
Home / Daily Briefs / 2021 / 18 / Moody's downgrades Panama to Baa2 March 18, 2021 | Daniel Bases Rating agency cites the "unusually large" economic impact of COVID-19 in a one-notch cut for the Central American nation Credit Ratings Moody's Investors Service Downgrade Revision Debt Fixed Income Central America Panama Coronavirus Moody's downgraded Panama's long-term rating by one notch to Baa2 on Wednesday, citing the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the Central American nation.
PODCAST : Timing is everything
Home / PODCAST : Timing is everything March 16, 2021 | Daniel Bases BNP Paribas’ Florence Pourchet talks about the economic and market conditions in the region, renewable energy investing and the post-COVID climate Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Bonds Debt Fixed Income Equity Funds ESG Green Finance Social Bonds Green Washing Green Bonds Sustainable Development Bonds Sustainability Bonds Hydro Renewable Sustainability-Linked Wind Solar Interviews People Latin America M&A Capital Markets...
US-based LatAm equity funds have small net inflow in latest week
Home / Daily Briefs / 2021 / 5 / US-based LatAm equity funds have small net inflow in latest week March 5, 2021 | Daniel Bases Fund flows modestly positive, but assets under management drop by nearly $700 mln in down market for the week ended March 3 Fixed Income Equity Funds Latin America Capital Markets Asset Management Investors in US-based Latin American focused equity mutual and exchange traded funds took in a modest $10 million in net new money for the week ended March 3, however a...
US-based LatAm equity funds pull in fresh capital in sinking market
Home / Daily Briefs / 2021 / 1 / US-based LatAm equity funds pull in fresh capital in sinking market March 1, 2021 | Daniel Bases Fund flows positive, but undercut by a drop in market prices that leaves AUM lower for the week ended February 24 Fixed Income Equity Funds Latin America Investors in US-based Latin American focused equity mutual and exchange traded funds added to their holdings in the week ended February 24, even in the face of losses in the broader regional stock markets.
PODCAST: Two big Chinese lenders skip LatAm loans in 2020
Home / Daily Briefs / 2021 / 23 / PODCAST: Two big Chinese lenders skip LatAm loans in 2020 February 23, 2021 | Daniel Bases CDB and Chexim make no loans in 2020, but Chinese inbound M&A hits $7 bln Loans Latin America Andean Central America Caribbean South America Capital Markets Economy & Policy China LatinFinance Connect Two of China's largest lenders to the Latin America and Caribbean region sat out 2020, making no loans to the region for the first time in 15 years, according to research...
Inter-American Development Bank to hold virtual annual meeting for second time
Home / Inter-American Development Bank to hold virtual annual meeting for second time January 25, 2021 | Daniel Bases Bank president to travel to Barranquilla, Colombia for March 17-21 event, but hold meetings virtually. Economy & Policy Andean Central America Caribbean Colombia Latin America Coronavirus The Inter-American Development Bank, for a second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will hold its annual meeting virtually, a bank spokesperson told LatinFinance on Monday.
US-based LatAm equity funds pull in fresh capital for ninth week
Home / Daily Briefs / 2021 / 11 / US-based LatAm equity funds pull in fresh capital for ninth week January 11, 2021 | Daniel Bases Funds add cash in latest week, but end 2020 with a net outflow that breaks a four-year streak.
Moody's sees LatAm creditworthiness under pressure in 2021
Home / Daily Briefs / 2021 / 8 / Moody's sees LatAm creditworthiness under pressure in 2021 January 8, 2021 | Daniel Bases Governments face difficulties stabilizing and reversing negative credit trends from last year, rating agency says Economy & Policy Andean Caribbean Central America Latin America Coronavirus Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
World Bank sees muted recovery in LatAm, Caribbean
January 6, 2021 | Daniel Bases Region could record economic growth of 3.7% in 2021 or potentially worse if COVID-19 vaccine rollout is delayed Economy & Policy Regions Coronavirus Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers. Visit our coronavirus section for all our coverage and sign up to receive the Daily Brief newsletter in your inbox every morning.
A note from the Managing Editor
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 24 / A note from the Managing Editor December 24, 2020 | Daniel Bases An extraordinary year we should get past but never forget. Coronavirus Regions People Dear Reader, My congratulations to all of us. We survived, bruised and battered, a year unlike any other for as far back as our collective living memories allow. From panic calls to zoom calls. From coping to hoping, that we can all have a better 2021.
Emerging market debt trading volumes fall in third quarter
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 22 / Emerging market debt trading volumes fall in third quarter December 22, 2020 | Daniel Bases EMTA says $1.13 tln in EM debt traded in Q3 2020, down 20% year-on-year Bonds Asset Management Debt Capital Markets Fixed Income Funds Regions Emerging market debt trading volumes fell in the third quarter of 2020 both on a year-on-year basis and on a sequential basis, the latest data from EMTA, the trade association for the Emerging Markets trading and investment...
FACTBOX 12/22/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 22 / FACTBOX 12/22/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 December 22, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: IDB lends a record $21.6 bln to its 26 member nations to counteract the effects of the pandemic Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
FACTBOX 12/17/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 17 / FACTBOX 12/17/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 December 17, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: IDB earmarks $1 billion to buy and distribute COVID-19 vaccines in Latin America and the Caribbean Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
US-based LatAm equity funds gain ground for fifth week
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 14 / US-based LatAm equity funds gain ground for fifth week December 14, 2020 | Daniel Bases Funds add $48.6 mln in fresh capital, extend inflow streak to best since November 2019 Bonds Debt Asset Management Capital Markets Equity Fixed Income Funds Regions Investors in US-based Latin American-focused equity mutual and exchange traded funds added to their holdings for a fifth consecutive week, extending their longest inflow streak since November 2019.
FACTBOX 12/14/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 14 / FACTBOX 12/14/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 December 14, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: Brazil to end income transfer program to poor on December 31, search for alternatives Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
US-based LatAm equity funds post inflows for fourth week
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 7 / US-based LatAm equity funds post inflows for fourth week December 7, 2020 | Daniel Bases Funds add $116 mln in fresh capital and continue the longest streak of net inflows since November 2019 Asset Management Bonds Debt Capital Markets Equity Fixed Income Funds Regions Investors in US-based Latin American-focused equity mutual and exchange traded funds added to their holdings for a fourth consecutive week, marking the longest inflow streak since November 2019.
Moody's revises Colombia's sovereign credit outlook to negative
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 4 / Moody's revises Colombia's sovereign credit outlook to negative December 4, 2020 | Daniel Bases Change reflects risks to fiscal strength and overall credit profile from impact of the coronavirus Bonds Debt Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Asset Management Funds Colombia Latin America Coronavirus Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
FACTBOX 12/4/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 4 / FACTBOX 12/4/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 December 4, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: IDB grants $162 mln in financing for the social security system and immigrant healthcare services in Colombia Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
FACTBOX 12/2/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 2 / FACTBOX 12/2/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 December 2, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: IDB grants $50 mln for BRDE's Recupera Sul credit program in southern Brazil Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
Panama sovereign credit rating cut to BBB by S&P Global
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 25 / Panama sovereign credit rating cut to BBB by S&P Global November 25, 2020 | Daniel Bases Stable outlook for Panama based on expectation economy will recover at a solid pace, help stabilize public finances Asset Management Bonds Debt Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Economy & Policy Fixed Income Funds Panama Latin America Coronavirus Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
Moody's dumps Belize deeper into junk territory
November 25, 2020 | Daniel Bases Central American nation's rating is cut to Caa3 from Caa1, outlook moves to stable from negative Bonds Debt Economy & Policy Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Fixed Income Funds Belize Latin America Coronavirus Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers. Visit our coronavirus section for all our coverage and sign up to receive the Daily Brief newsletter in your inbox every morning.
US-based LatAm equity funds see fresh inflows
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 23 / US-based LatAm equity funds see fresh inflows November 23, 2020 | Daniel Bases Pace slows but remains strong with best showing in 11 months, Lipper data shows Asset Management Bonds Debt Equity Fixed Income Funds Capital Markets Regions Latin America Investors in US-based Latin American-focused equity mutual and exchange traded funds added to their holdings at their strongest pace in 11 months, with assets under management (AUM) getting an additional boost...
FACTBOX 11/23/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 23 / FACTBOX 11/23/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 November 23, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: IMF approves $185 mln in emergency support for Nicaragua Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
FACTBOX 11/19/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 19 / FACTBOX 11/19/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 November 19, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: IDB grants a $250 mln loan to Paraguay for natural disasters and future pandemics Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
Suriname seeks breathing room for debt payments
November 17, 2020 | Daniel Bases South American nation asks to defer bond payments on its 2023 and 2026 notes Bonds Debt Capital Markets Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Economy & Policy Fixed Income Funds Suriname Coronavirus Suriname on Saturday launched an initiative asking creditors to forgo their interest payments on outstanding 2023 and 2026 sovereign bonds beyond a 30-day grace period that ends on or before November 25th.
US-based LatAm equity funds see surge in inflows, prices
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 16 / US-based LatAm equity funds see surge in inflows, prices November 16, 2020 | Daniel Bases Inflows surge along with global market values as hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine lift all boats Asset Management Bonds Capital Markets Equity Fixed Income Funds Regions Coronavirus Heightened hopes for a breakthrough in the search for an effective vaccine to combat the COVID-19 pandemic lifted all boats in the week ended Nov.
FACTBOX 11/11/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 11 / FACTBOX 11/11/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 November 11, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: IDB gives Guyana $22 million to strengthen health system against COVID-19 Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
US-based LatAm equity funds see increase in net outflows
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 6 / US-based LatAm equity funds see increase in net outflows November 6, 2020 | Daniel Bases Outflows countered by an increase in market value of funds, boosting AUM 2.65% in week ended November 4, according to Lipper Asset Management Bonds Debt Capital Markets Equity Fixed Income Funds Regions Investors in US-based Latin American-focused equity mutual and exchange traded funds cut their holdings for a third consecutive week, however increases in the market value...
US-based LatAm equity funds shed cash for another week
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 2 / US-based LatAm equity funds shed cash for another week November 2, 2020 | Daniel Bases Assets under management drop 6.5% to below $8 bln in the week ended October 28, according to Lipper Asset Management Bonds Debt Capital Markets Equity Fixed Income Funds Regions Investors in US-based Latin American-focused equity mutual and exchange traded funds cut their holdings for a second consecutive week, with assets under management (AUM) falling back below the $8...
FACTBOX 11/02/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 2 / FACTBOX 11/02/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 November 2, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: Colombia's central bank leaves benchmark rate at 1.75%, says level is amenable to economic recovery Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
FACTBOX 10/26/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 27 / FACTBOX 10/26/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 October 27, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: IDB provides $30 mln to support small businesses in Espirito Santo Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
US-based LatAm equity funds add cash for second week
October 19, 2020 | Daniel Bases Equity funds pull AUM back above $8 bln, according to Lipper Capital Markets Equity Funds Fixed Income Asset Management Bonds Regions Investors in US-based Latin American-focused equity mutual and exchange traded funds added to their holdings for a second consecutive week, with assets under management (AUM) rising back above the $8 billion mark, new data shows.
FACTBOX 10/16/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 16 / FACTBOX 10/16/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 October 16, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: Bolivia approves measures to help private companies navigate regulations and avoid fines Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
FACTBOX 10/15/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 15 / FACTBOX 10/15/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 October 15, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: IDB grants a $200 mln loan to support 1,250 SMEs in Brazil; economic forecasts for the region added Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
FACTBOX 10/12/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 12 / FACTBOX 10/12/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 October 12, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: IFC gives Guatemala's Banco Agromercantil (BAM) $20 million for an MSME working capital program Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
LatAm miners on track for stronger second half of 2020
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 9 / LatAm miners on track for stronger second half of 2020 October 9, 2020 | Daniel Bases Rising output at Chinese steel mills leads to higher demand for raw materials from Latin America, Fitch says Bonds Debt Capital Markets Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Fixed Income Economy & Policy Andean Brazil Chile China Mexico Latin America Coronavirus Latin America's metals and mining companies, by and large, are expected to have a stronger second half results in...
FACTBOX 10/8/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 8 / FACTBOX 10/8/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 October 8, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: Brazil will not extend emergency aid to the poor next year as part of its response to the pandemic Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
FACTBOX 10/5/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 5 / FACTBOX 10/5/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 October 5, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: Brazil increases the limit on payroll loans for pensioners Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
Fitch downgrades Bolivia on deteriorating growth prospects
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 1 / Fitch downgrades Bolivia on deteriorating growth prospects October 1, 2020 | Daniel Bases Rating agency puts the country deeper into junk territory with a B rating and a negative outlook Capital Markets Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Fixed Income Bolivia Fitch Ratings on Wednesday cut Bolivia's long-term sovereign foreign currency credit rating to B from B+, further pushing it down into junk territory, citing deteriorating economic growth prospects, public...
FACTBOX 09/28/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 28 / FACTBOX 09/28/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 September 28, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: IMF increases Colombia's flexible credit line by $17.2 bln Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
US-based LatAm funds cut holdings five weeks in a row
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 25 / US-based LatAm funds cut holdings five weeks in a row September 25, 2020 | Daniel Bases Equity funds post $149 mln in net outflows as MSCI LatAm stock index falls 8.66%, according to Lipper Debt Bonds Capital Markets Equity Fixed Income Funds Regions Investors in US-based Latin American-focused equity mutual and exchange traded funds cut their holdings for a fifth consecutive week, with assets under management (AUM) dropping by a double-digit percentage, new...
FACTBOX 09/25/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 25 / FACTBOX 09/25/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 September 25, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: IDB provides $750 mln to Brazil's BNDES for MSME loans Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
FACTBOX 09/24/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 24 / FACTBOX 09/24/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 September 24, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: IFC and Compass Group commit $21 mln to help micro-businesses in Peru Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
Moody's cuts Bolivia to B2
September 23, 2020 | Daniel Bases Ratings agency cites erosion of fiscal and currency reserve buffers, weak hydrocarbon sector Bonds Debt Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Economy & Policy Fixed Income Bolivia Latin America Coronavirus Moody's on Tuesday cut Bolivia's foreign currency sovereign credit rating further deeper into junk territory, reducing the rating to B2 from B1, citing diminishing fiscal and foreign currency reserves.
FACTBOX 09/22/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 22 / FACTBOX 09/22/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 September 22, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: Colombia proposes indefinite VAT exemption period for the tourism sector Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
FACTBOX 09/21/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 21 / FACTBOX 09/21/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 September 21, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: Colombia makes 100,000 subsidized mortgage loans available until December 2022 Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
FACTBOX 09/18/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 18 / FACTBOX 09/18/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 September 18, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: Costa Rica holds interest rates at 0.75% to extend counter-cyclical monetary policy Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
FACTBOX 09/16/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 16 / FACTBOX 09/16/20: Latin America moves to mitigate impact of COVID-19 September 16, 2020 | Jo Bruni, Daniel Bases UPDATE: Paraguay says social expenditures to rise 16% in first nine months of the year, mainly due to COVID-19 response Economy & Policy Coronavirus Latin America Regions Editor's note: LatinFinance is making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
EXCLUSIVE: Paraguay preparing five major infrastructure projects
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 15 / EXCLUSIVE: Paraguay preparing five major infrastructure projects September 15, 2020 | Daniel Bases Economy expected to contract more than forecast by IMF/WB Capital Markets Corporate & Sovereign Strategy Economy & Policy Fixed Income Funds Project & Infrastructure Finance Paraguay Latin America Coronavirus Editor's note:LatinFinanceis making some of its most important coronavirus-related material available to all readers.
IDB breaks precedent, elects US citizen as new president
Home / Daily Briefs / 2020 / 14 / IDB breaks precedent, elects US citizen as new president September 14, 2020 | Daniel Bases Mauricio Claver-Carone elected to top spot, pledges to serve single 5-year term Economy & Policy People Regions The Inter-American Development Bank, in a virtual meeting of its board of governors, voted Mauricio Claver-Carone its new president on Saturday, breaking a 61-year precedent since the region's main development bank was created, by having a US citizen in its...
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