How do American pension funds see investment in Emerging Markets? Pros and cons in this article show that there is a lot to learn about Brazil. Each of BRIC countries have a completely different ethos; culturally and risk wise. “Emerging markets, typically led by China, India, Russia and Brazil, have tantalized investors in recent yearsContinue reading “Pension fund weighs heavier in emerging markets – Dedham, Massachusetts – The Daily News Transcript”
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How You Can Invest In the Hotest Latin American Country
Last October 19, the Brazilian government imposed taxes on foreign purchases of the country’s stocks and bonds. The government levied the taxes to slow down the colossal run on the Brazilian real, which had appreciated by more than 26% during the 10 months prior. At that time, we recommended looking at Mexico, rather than Brazil,Continue reading “How You Can Invest In the Hotest Latin American Country”
Global Policymakers to Attend Conference of Montreal – June 7 to 10, 2010
16th edition of the International Economic Forum of the Americas – The 2010 Conference of Montreal – to include International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization and White House Officials. Themed “Innovating to Succeed in a New Global Market,” the Forum will bring together the world’s leading policymakers and other stakeholders to address issues currently facing the environment,Continue reading “Global Policymakers to Attend Conference of Montreal – June 7 to 10, 2010”
Utilities M&A: Chinese biding Brazilian plants and CEMIG thinking of acquiring in Latin America
Traditionally, investors turn to utilities when times get tough. Botton line is: a lot of M&A activity going on. What is cheap today? On the report “The Playbook for Latam Equity Strategy” dated April 26th, Deutsch Bank argues that “.. the discount evaporates after adjusting for sector multiples. ” DB thinks that the only LatinContinue reading “Utilities M&A: Chinese biding Brazilian plants and CEMIG thinking of acquiring in Latin America”
Brazilian Multinational Vale deal with Norway
This article highlights the role of Brazilian multinational firms in global transactions. An acquisition in aluminium Vale of the trolls May 6th 2010 From The Economist print edition A deal with Norway marks a change of course for a Brazilian mining giant NOTEWORTHY encounters between Brazil and Norway are rare. Norwegians could point to theirContinue reading “Brazilian Multinational Vale deal with Norway”