Tier 2 capital penetrates Costa Rica Banco de Costa Rica has become the country's first bank to use Tier 2 capital, but lawyers want more guidance from regulators on how it can be used By Danielle Myles April 02 2012
Brazilian SPAs: latest local practice Brazilian lawyers reveal the latest local practice for negotiating sale and purchase agreements, and how they differ fro the US By Danielle Myles March 29 2012
How to make LatAm's Mila exchange work Latin America’s integrated capital market has had a slow start. But with the region booming issuers will soon embrace the exchange. By Danielle Myles March 29 2012
Exclusive: Why Mila exchange won't see Phase II development Here's why the Latin American stock market won't develop via phase II operation as originally planned By Danielle Myles March 27 2012
Colombian banks fight new OTC termination rights How an International Swaps and Derivatives Association opinion on Colombia's new close-out netting rules has sparked calls for new termination rights in OTC derivatives By Danielle Myles March 27 2012
Why local lenders dominate in Andes Improved liquidity has fostered more sophistication in Chile and Colombia’s banking sectors, and reduced the necessity of international banks By Danielle Myles March 26 2012
Brazilian SPAs: latest local practice Side letters, seller warranties and Ebitda calculations are key differences between US and Brazilian M&A practice today, according to partners from the two countries By Danielle Myles March 19 2012
Colombia to allow foreign bank branches in 2013 The change heads a series of reforms planned for 2013 which will liberalise the country’s financial sector and give foreigners improved market access By Danielle Myles March 19 2012
How more financiers can be tax-equity partners New tax-equity structures being explored by renewable energy investors are expected to increase opportunities for smaller financiers to take advantage of the model By Danielle Myles March 12 2012