Capital markets may play a central role in financing new infrastructure projects in Brazil thanks to new rules in the regulatory framework for investment funds. The current economic policy that favors less subsidized loans also influences the...

Recent changes in legislation are making private equity and venture capital industry even more attractive in Brazil. Among them, the possibility of investment funds to be organized with limited liability. This and other changes are likely to...

There is an increasing interest by Brazilians in opportunities to invest abroad. Issuers willing to enter this market must overcome regulatory challenges related to marketing and distributing foreign securities in the country.

The Brazilian Securities Commission plans to allow foreign securities advisors to provide services to Brazilian investors. Changes should benefit domestic investors and generate opportunities for foreign operators.