Latest articles by James McKeigue
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Latin America’s new best friends
Features Russia, China and Japan are starting to take Latin America seriously, and money is pouring into the region. James McKeigue looks into the opportunities for investors.
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My big mistake
Features Two years ago, James McKeigue was hugely enthusiastic about Peru's infrastructure plans. But the stock he picked tanked. Here, he looks at what went wrong.
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How the Pacific Alliance defused one of its biggest threats
Features Latin America's Pacific Alliance has decided on a change of tack in its dealings with regional rival Mercosur. James McKeigue picks the best way to play it.
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When the World Cup ends, keep watching Brazil
Features Despite its huge potential for growth, Brazil has long been a disappointment for investors. But it may be ripe for a turnaround, says James McKeigue.
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I’ve never tipped a gold miner - until now
Features Relations between miners and local communities in Peru have often been fraught, says James McKeigue. But this Aim-listed miner has put that right.
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How illegal miners are stealing $57bn from Peru
Features Criminals are causing havoc for Peru's mining industry, costing it billions in lost revenue. James McKeigue explains what's going on, and looks at some of the country's other opportunities.
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This is the best investment play in Latin America
Features Latin American trading bloc the Pacific Alliance is going from strength to strength. James McKeigue picks the best ways to play it.
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Everyone has Argentina wrong – here’s how to profit
Features Argentina has underperformed for decades. But it could soon be back on the road to recovery. James McKeigue looks at how you could profit.
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How you could profit from Latin America's energy crisis
Tutorials Demand for power in Latin America is soaring. James McKeigue looks at how to invest as the continent upgrades its energy infrastructure.
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Venezuela is cracking up – should LatAm investors worry?
Features The violence in Venezuela is a sobering reminder of the risks investors face in Latin America, says James McKeigue.
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Why planeloads of British bigwigs are flying to Mexico
Features Britain is starting to take Latin America seriously. And that should open up a lot more options for investors. James McKeigue picks the firms best-placed to take advantage.
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Emerging-market crisis – time to pull your money out?
Tutorials Investors are in a panic over Latin American markets, says James McKeigue. That's thrown up some interesting buying opportunities.
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For investors in Latin America, history matters
Features Recognising Latin America's historical struggles can help investors figure out the best place to put their money today, says James McKeigue.
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The five biggest Latin American investment stories for 2014
Features 2014 looks set to be another interesting year for Latin America, with plenty of promise for investors. James McKeigue looks at the continent's big trends for the coming year.
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Britain is rebuilding its Latin American trading empire
Features Britain was once one of the biggest investors in Latin America. Now it is aiming to regain that status. James McKeigue explains the best ways to profit.
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Violent, impoverished - and attracting billions
Features The countries of Central America are undergoing serious changes, says James McKeigue. It's becoming a region where investors stand to make big money.
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How you can profit from Argentina’s twisted economy
Features Argentina has much to do to coax back foreign investors. But there is cause for optimism. James McKeigue explains why - and how you could profit.
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This man wants to sell Colombia’s family jewels
Tutorials James McKeigue talks to the head of Colombia's stock exchange, who is leading the push to create a 'shareholder democracy' in the country, and welcome foreign investors too.
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A heli-ski holiday that won’t break the bank
Features Jumping out of helicopters with your skis on has come to Europe. And it won't cost you the earth, says James McKeigue.
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If this man succeeds, he’ll transform Colombia’s economy
Features Colombia’s infrastructure is terrible. But the president of the country’s National Infrastructure Agency aims to change that. And that means opportunities for the brave. James McKeigue looks at the best way for British investors to buy in.
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How to invest in Latin America on the London markets
Features Buying Latin American shares can be a very risky business. One alternative is to buy funds. James McKeigue looks at the options available to British investors.
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Exploit the panic to buy Mexico on the cheap
Features With civil unrest and a shrinking economy, investors have been fleeing Mexico. But don’t rush for the exits, says James McKeigue. Mexico should still reward bold investors.
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How Ayesha Vardag married the City with divorce
Features Family law was always seen as a bit pedestrian by those in the legal profession. That was until Ayesha Vardag decided to take it upmarket.
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How Pierre Chappaz made a mint from social media
Features Having already made millions from the internet, Pierre Chappaz got stuck into his second venture - exploiting the potential of social media for advertising.
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