Author Archive for Ronald Buchanan
Mergers & Acquisitions: Burst of M&A Activity Keeps Bankers Busy
Asian corporations from Beijing to Seoul have been snapping up Latin America commodity plays “like popcorn at the movies,” says one regional executive.
Banks on Guard
As bank branches became more physically impregnable, criminals turned to technology to perpetuate thefts and fraud. Financial institutions need a comprehensive system to address threats, from the outside and within, security experts counsel.
Shaken Not Stirred
Natural disasters are ever-present threats, but few Mexicans bother to insure their homes and belongings MEXICO CITY -— It may be the national tendency toward fatalism. Or perhaps the impact of economic dislocations and devaluations over the years that historically made long-term planning difficult. But Mexicans are reluctant to safeguard their property through insurance, despite [...]
Mexico Takes a Break From M&A
Fewer companies came to the table in 2009 as the economy made deal-making harder to digest for some. Even telecommunication tycoon Carlos Slim’s appetite waned. But the deals that did go down were intriguing and foreshadowed what may lie ahead.
