Although Latin America IPO markets look set to remain challenging in the year ahead, investors who are able to handle risk will find opportunities

With strained water resources and infrastructure across the region under increased pressure, Brazil and Chile lead the way in unlocking private investment in the water sector

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.  

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

A combination of SPACs, pent-up demand from pandemic-shocked 2020 and a wave of technology listings drove the IPO market to record highs 

Opportunities and challenges in post-COVID-19 Latin America

Strong pandemic-era performance and a look around the corner

When COVID-19 closed the IPO window at the start of last year, expectations were bleak. But the market fought back and 2020 ended on a high.

Although COVID-19 hit the region hard, there was a surge of IPOs in the second half of last year, mainly centered around Brazil’s consumer industry