Debt Explorer | High yield bond issuance in the US and Europe feels the pinch in a challenging macro-economic environment, but green shoots emerge in Asia as real estate sector dislocation bottoms out and markets stabilize

Debt Explorer | Leveraged loan activity slows in the US, Europe and APAC as a volatile economic backdrop and the rising cost of debt starts to weigh on issuance

M&A Explorer | In line with global M&A, private equity dealmaking experienced a dip in activity during the third quarter  

M&A Explorer | Q3 dealmaking reflected multiple downward pressures on the market, including rising inflation, stock market volatility, and the spiralling European energy crisis

Outlook for 2023: Amid turmoil, opportunities

From the Washington Consensus of the 1990s to the Biden administration’s recently proposed Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity, policymakers seem to have lost some of their ambition.

Latin America increases involvement in compliance and voluntary carbon markets activity.

Latin American fintech companies are uniquely placed to pioneer new and better approaches to compliance across the region. 

Brazil leads the way with regulation, Argentina and Colombia follow court-established principles, while Mexico lags behind.

In a region suffering from global trade dislocations, inflation, higher interest rates and complex political cycles, dealmakers remain cautiously optimistic that the transition to digital services across the region will create significant M&A opportunities in the technology sector.

M&A Explorer | A string of megadeals powered dealmaking activity during the first half of the year

M&A Explorer | Pandemic-fueled demand for delivery services is attracting investors looking for quick profits and low risk

White & Case M&A Explorer | Carve-out deals are offering businesses and investors an alternative route to growth in a post-COVID global economy

White & Case Debt Explorer | Term loan A debt is back in the spotlight as borrowers look for financing alternatives in an increasingly volatile institutional loan market

White & Case Debt Explorer | Rising inflation and climbing interest rates have slowed leveraged loan activity in Europe and the US, while COVID-19 restrictions in China dampened demand in Asia-Pacific.

A host of megadeals bumped up deal value in the sector, but regulatory and economic headwinds remain  

Dealmaking failed to reach the highs of the previous year as rising inflation and a challenging financing environment put some deals under question

Smart city initiatives in Latin America have too often been overshadowed by high-profile projects in North America. But the tide is changing, and smart city projects throughout the region are gaining traction like never before.

Long-term consumer behavior triggered by the pandemic continues to catalyze deal activity  

The global drive towards a low-carbon circular economy and increased focus on ESG are creating many new opportunities for metal recycling projects. But is scrap the answer to the growing demand for green metals?

Despite a decline in overall bond and loan issuance in the Latin American region, ESG-linked debt issuance thrived in 2021—and looks set to continue in the months ahead  

IPOs boomed in 2021, with both the number of new listings and the total proceeds raised breaking records. But dealmakers face a tougher road ahead.  

The dust is settling after the flurry of activity in 2021, and the IPO market is facing considerable headwinds. The following key themes could dominate equity market headlines in 2022

IPOs of Latin America-based companies enjoyed a robust year in 2021, especially when it came to listings in Brazil in sectors like fintech

Fueled by strong stock markets and the need for yield, investors poured money into IPOs in 2021, resulting in a record-breaking year

After weathering pandemic-related disruption early in 2021, Latin American loan and bond markets remained open for business, with bonds leading the way

Companies across the globe are turning to M&A to fulfill their ESG ambitions while investors seek the steep returns on offer