Institutional investors often misread the Latin American market as a monolith of volatility, leaving significant value on the table. In this episode, Alexandre Pierantoni (Kroll) and Ricardo Lacerda (BR Partners) break down the structural shift from currency risk to regulatory uncertainty in Brazil and the wider region.

Discover how local entrepreneurship and private capital are driving a record 1,400 announced transactions despite fiscal headwinds. Learn the "local advisor differential" essential for cross-border deal execution and strategic diversification. Turn regional complexity into a competitive advantage and secure long-term returns. Watch now and sharpen your global edge at MAAdvisor.com.

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Show Notes

• Ricardo Lacerda’s 40-year perspective on Latin American banking

• Cross-border M&A efforts and the role of investment boutiques

• Momentum in Brazil: 1,400 announced transactions and sector growth

• Why long-term strategies outperform "in and out" multinational tactics

• The evolution from state-owned monopolies to private entrepreneurship

• Why 80% of Brazilian deals are now driven by local players

• Private capital’s dominance in the infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors

• Shifting risks: Moving from currency volatility to legal uncertainty

• Geopolitical context: Latin America as a prime diversification opportunity

• The diversification of investment pools from Europe, the US, and China

• The "local advisor differential" for successful regional dealmaking

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The era of "cheap debt" that fueled a decade of dealmaking is officially over, leaving many portfolio companies with legacy capital structures that are no longer sustainable. In this episode, Roger Aguinaldo sits down with Dave Miller, Head of U.S. Restructuring at Elliott Management, to discuss the $70 billion firm's multi-strategy approach to distressed investing. Learn why "higher for longer" interest rates are triggering a fundamental shift from "amend and extend" tactics to true balance sheet restructuring. Discover how to identify value in distressed scenarios and stabilize your portfolio in a normalized rate environment. Watch now and sharpen your edge at MAAdvisor.com.

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Show Notes

• Overview of Elliott Management’s $70B multi-strategy platform

• From 2008 to 2025: The evolution of the restructuring cycle

• The fundamental shift: Why rate normalization changes everything

• Corporate credit outlook: Managing the upcoming 2026 maturity wall

• The synergy between distressed investing and traditional private equity

• Beyond "Amend and Extend": The limits of liquidity management in 2025

• Risk assessment in a non-zero interest rate environment

• Strategic advice for CFOs navigating distressed capital structures

• Outlook for 2026: The return of disciplined credit cycles

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A dealmaker’s most valuable asset is not their technology, but the depth of their strategic network. In this episode with Jonathan Adelson, industry veteran David Deutsch shares a masterclass on the "old school" principles of relationship building, mentorship, and career longevity. From starting at Lehman Brothers to founding a premier boutique firm, Deutsch breaks down how to manage a 30,000-contact CRM and why "playing in traffic" is the secret to attracting high-value opportunities. Founders and ambitious investment bankers will discover the "bet on yourself" mindset required to move from employee to MD and secure lasting influence in the market. Watch now to sharpen your edge at MAAdvisor.com.

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Show Notes

• [00:01:00] The importance of relationship building and mentorship in M&A.

• [00:02:00] David Deutsch’s 40-year career journey through illustrious Wall Street firms.

• [00:03:00] Learning "where the bond comes from" via corporate finance transition.

• [00:05:00] Mentorship lessons from the "Greed and Glory" era of Wall Street.

• [00:07:00] Why effective business development must begin 10 years before the meeting.

• [00:08:00] Transitioning from two physical Rolodexes to a 30,000-name digital CRM.

• Entrepreneurial strategy: Why Managing Directors should always bet on themselves.

• Training the next generation through 68 interns and strategic mentorship.

• Playing in traffic: How to attract accidental M&A opportunities and growth.

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