Finance

Deal analysis: Cosan, Abertis, Celesio, Brastec

A round-up of M&A activity including the energy, construction and healthcare sectors.

10 May 2012

Looking north: Latin America’s newest emerging market

Abundant resources and agriculture are fuelling northern Brazil's growth but it needs to cut red tape.

10 May 2012

Uncertainty returns

External volatility and disappointing performance in domestic industry point to a slowing down but consumer sentiment continues to be bouyant and infrastructure investment is progressing despite stops and starts.

10 May 2012

IPOs still the focus for private equity firms

Several investors including Gávea and Carlyle are planning to bring companies to market, after the Bovespa’s first primary offerings since last July.

26 April 2012

Deal analysis: JBS, Brazil Pharma, Ideiasnet

A round-up of M&A deals, including the meat, pharma, property and plastics sectors.

26 April 2012

Another dose of credit growth?

Bank shares have been hit over the past month, as the government’s drive to reduce the Selic and lending spreads intensifies.

26 April 2012

Entrepreneurs make headway in Brasília

Two start-up funds have been launched in the capital city, hoping to build on its technology strengths.

12 April 2012

The central bank and its critics

Ahead of next week’s interest rate decision, we look at how the central bank has changed under Dilma Rousseff.

12 April 2012

Deal analysis: Cimentos de Portugal, CCR, Multiner, BR Properties

A round-up of M&A activity, featuring the property and infrastructure sectors.

12 April 2012

Minority investors raise their voices

Complaints about the election of two Petrobras board members are the latest sign of shareholder discontent.

12 April 2012

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