Report
Latin America (LatAm) Investment Banking Update
This report reviews investment banking activity in Latin America during FY2020, a year heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Market volatility and economic uncertainty slowed M&A activity across the region, leading to declines in deal volumes across most major sectors. Industries such as energy, financials, consumer products and services, healthcare, industrials, materials, consumer staples, retail, and media experienced reduced transaction activity compared with 2019. High-end technology was a notable exception, demonstrating resilience and stronger deal momentum amid accelerated digital transformation. Despite the overall slowdown, M&A activity continued throughout the year as companies adapted to evolving market conditions and pursued strategic opportunities. The report highlights
