With rising consumption, infrastructure investment and the prospects of higher returns on equity than its peers, perhaps now is the time to look at Latin America.
Changes that have made a difference First of all, why the turnaround? It is true many investors have been wary given the political and financial crises that hit the region in the 1980s and 90s – but the economic transformation since has created significant investment opportunities. This change has been driven by a commitment to control inflation and fiscal integrity, and supported by strong commodity prices and demand. As a result, the country risk premium for Latin American equities has fallen, attracting increased foreign investment to its key markets. The region has also benef...
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