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BREAKING NEWS: COUNTDOWN TO THE FINAL OUTCOME 2ND ROUND POLLS suggest a comfortable lead for Duque
MARKET-FRIENDLY IVÁN DUQUE REMAINS THE FAVOURITE
DISCLAIMER Polls got it right in this year’s Congress and first round elections; but track record for second-round is worse Bogotá and the Caribbean could end up favouring Gustavo Petro, but would it be enough for a turnaround? See here.
The math adds up in his favour Political heavyweights have joined his campaign He is predicted to win in key battlegrounds Opponent Gustavo Petro holds a much higher rejection rate
What if the majority of Fajardo’s voters go to Petro? Would he stand a chance? See here. Sources: Semana, ElNuevoSiglo, LaSillaVacia, BNP Paribas
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Our cheat sheet on policy proposals
…on taxation proposals
What we know already
March 2018: The new Congress
April 2018: Economic policy proposals
…on trade proposals
…on proposals for oil & mining
…on pensions proposals
…on their fiscal impact
May 2018: First round outcome June 12, 2018 |
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2018 ELECTIONS: 2ND ROUND SCENARIOS Duque vs. Petro: a tighter than anticipated race?
IN A SECOND ROUND, WHO WOULD YOU VOTE FOR? (June 2018: surveys)
Iván Duque 53
36
Gustavo Petro 50
38
45
36
52
Petro: a potential surprise?
TRACK RECORD OF POLLSTERS
(difference of error of the gap between the two leading candidates, in the 2018 first round, by institute1)
Distance: Petro from Duque 57 34
37
46
40
YanHass Guarumo
55
Invamer CNC
35
Datexco CyC -10
-17
-12
-9
-18
-20
-6
-20
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
In the first round, Guarumo and Invamer showed the lowest margin of error, while Datexco, the widest margin
Polls released after the first round
Source: Pollsters, BNP Paribas
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1ST ROUND RESULTS: ANALYSIS Distance, in average, between the results and the last polls conducted before the first round: Petro
Fajardo
2pts lost
8pts
gained
Vargas Lleras lost 4pt
Duque won 3pts
EXCEPT FOR FAJARDO, THERE WAS LITTLE SURPRISE FROM POLLS IN THE FIRST ROUND
Duque won in 23 out of 33 regions Petro won in 9 regions, securing the coast Centre-left Sergio Fajardo gained Bogotá, and almost beat Petro Vargas Lleras performance disappointed, despite support of local machineries
Click here for our full analysis on the first round results
First round: outcome, in thousands of voters
7570 Duque missed the 50% mark by 2 million votes
Duque Petro
4851
Fajardo
4590
Vargas Lleras
See here what it took for the Greens to support Petro Fajardo said he will vote blank, but his coalition joined Petro’s campaign Vargas’s whole coalition announced support for Duque De la Calle said he will vote blank, but his party joined Duque’s campaign
1408
De la Calle
399 0
9409
Sources: Semana, ElNuevoSiglo, LaSillaVacia, BNP Paribas
18818
Turnout: 53% (up 13pp from 2014)
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2ND ROUND: KEY BATTLEGROUNDS Profile of regions likely to influence destination of votes from those left behind 1st round outcome
Bogotá Cundinamarca
1.0
1.1
1.2
0.2
0.3
(Bogotá metro)
Antioquia
The 1.2 million votes Fajardo gathered in
0.2 0.5
0.2
Valle del Cauca Atlantic the
1.3
0.1
0.5
0.7
Sources: Registraduría, ElNuevoSiglo, LaSillaVacia, BNP Paribas
votes between Duque and Petro
0.1
0.5
0.2
0.5
Petro was a highly controversial mayor in Bogotá, breaking contracts with concessioners and putting the city in the brink of bankruptcy; yet, the city has traditionally favoured left-of-centre candidacies and shows resistance to Uribe’s movement More conservative than the capital, its surroundings are likely to
voters, and showed unexpectedly strong
favour Duque; he also could get a boost from popularity of his vice-
support for Fajardo in the first round
presidential formula, Marta Lucia
Uribe, which retains high popularity in the region
Antioquia strongly rejects Petro, which mean that it is unlikely that most of Fajardo’s voters flock to the left; Duque already polls very strong here
Valle includes Cali, the only among largest
Cali recently has leaned to left, favouring alternative candidacies
cities where Petro won; votes split almost
such as Petro, yet he was not able to win in the first round and
equally between the three top hopefuls
seems unlikely to do so in the second
This region was the main source of votes
1.4
Likely winner?
Cundinamarca holds more than 1 million
home state to former president Álvaro
0.1
Caribbean
Bogotá is close to half the difference in
Antioquia, which includes Medellín, is the
1.4
0.5
Why it matters?
for Petro in the first round, and considered key in his campaign to reaching first place, along with Bogotá and the Pacific
Local machineries, after supporting Vargas Lleras in the first round, have all announced support for Duque, inclining the balance to his favour; yet, outcome is hard to predict given low efficiency of machineries in the first round and turnout, likely to be lower
Click here for voting intentions by region June 12, 2018 |
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2ND ROUND: THE MATH BEHIND CHANCES OF VICTORY
What it takes to win?
Polls suggest most of Fajardo’s voters will back Petro… …but he will still be far from winning Duque
Voting intentions in the 2nd round, according to party preferences (May 2018)
48
Duque
-1.3
Petro's decency list supporters Duque's party supporters Independent De la Calle's coalition supporters Vargas Lleras's coalition supporters Fajardo's coalition supporters
35 Petro
Implied vote transference: Votes, 1st round
Going to Petro
Going to Duque
Fajardo
24%
V. Lleras
7%
De la Calle
2%
72% 31% 33%
18% 45% 61%
Sources: Registraduría, Invamer, LaSillaVacia, BNP Paribas
Petro
-2.2
-4.0
If turnout remains above 50% in the 2nd round: Petro would need 5 million additional votes, while Duque slightly more than 2 million If turnout is similar to 2014 levels: Petro would still need 2 million more votes than Duque needs to win the majority
The math behind it
-5.0
MORE REALISTIC SCENARIO:
Petro gets 50% of 1st round centre-left* and 20% centre-right* voters, Duque gets 20% and 70%, respectively (in million of votes):
LESS LIKELY SCENARIO:
Petro gets 70% of 1st round centre-left* and 30% centre-right* voters, Duque gets 10% and 60%, respectively (in million of votes):
Petro Petro 4.9 3.8 4.9 2.8 Duque Duque 7.6 2.0 7.6 2.6 Iván Duque wins, in both simulations Centre-left voters: those who cast their ballot for either Sergio Fajardo or Humberto de la Calle; Centre right voters: those who chose Germán Vargas Lleras in the first round 10% remaining : blank voters, as simulated by polls
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CONTENTS
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POLLS • KEY BATTLEGROUNDS
• VOTING INTENTIONS
NEW CONTENT
This is an interactive menu. UPDATED CONTENT Click on the boxes to navigate through the file
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GENERAL INFO
HISTORICAL SERIES • PRESIDENT APPROVAL
• POLITICAL SPECTRUM • TRADE
• GUSTAVO PETRO
• CURRENT CONGRESS
• LEFT OR RIGHT?
• SOCIAL SECURITY \
- PETRO’S 12 COMMANDMENTS
• PAST ELEC. POLLS
• WEB POPULARITY
• OIL & MINING
- PETRO’S ODDS: HIGHER WE
• HISTORICAL TURNOUT
• FISCAL IMPACT OF
• TAXES
THINK?
• ABSTENTION
• 2ND ROUND POLLS • OUR TEAM
BIOS & PARTIES
4
• IVÁN DUQUE
• CALENDAR
POLICIES
• OUR RECENT WORK
3
WHO WILL BE THE NEXT MINISTER OF FINANCE?
• POLICY PROPOSALS
• GOOGLE TRENDS
To return to this menu, click+ CONGRESS on the PRIMARIES • NEW CONGRESS menu icon; to navigate through VOTE: OUTCOME STUDY slides, click on the arrows
• REGIONAL ASPECTS CONGRESS VS PRESIDENTIAL OUTCOMES
BREAKING NEWS
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CONTENTS
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POLLS • KEY BATTLEGROUNDS
• VOTING INTENTIONS
NEW CONTENT
GENERAL INFO
BIOS & PARTIES
HISTORICAL SERIES • PRESIDENT APPROVAL
• POLITICAL SPECTRUM • TRADE
• GUSTAVO PETRO
• CURRENT CONGRESS
• LEFT OR RIGHT?
• SOCIAL SECURITY
- PETRO’S 12 COMMANDMENTS
• PAST ELEC. POLLS
• WEB POPULARITY
• OIL & MINING
- PETRO’S ODDS: HIGHER WE
• HISTORICAL TURNOUT
• FISCAL IMPACT OF
• TAXES
THINK?
• ABSTENTION
• 2ND ROUND POLLS • OUR TEAM
4
• IVÁN DUQUE
• CALENDAR
POLICIES
• OUR RECENT WORK
3
2
UPDATED CONTENT
• POLICY PROPOSALS
• NEW CONGRESS WHO WILL BE THE NEXT MINISTER OF FINANCE?
• REGIONAL ASPECTS
• GOOGLE TRENDS PRIMARIES + CONGRESS VOTE: OUTCOME STUDY
CONGRESS VS PRESIDENTIAL OUTCOMES
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CONTENTS
1
POLLS • KEY BATTLEGROUNDS
• VOTING INTENTIONS
• 2ND ROUND POLLS
NEW CONTENT
2
3
GENERAL INFO
BIOS & PARTIES
• CALENDAR
• IVAN DUQUE
4
UPDATED CONTENT
HISTORICAL SERIES • URIBE-PASTRANA COALITION • PRESIDENT APPROVAL
POTENTIAL ELECTORATE REJECTION • POLITICAL SPECTRUM • GUSTAVO PETRO
INTERNET USE • OVERVIEW
BY PARTY POPULARITY SOURCE OF NEWS • SERGIO FAJARDO • PLATFORM • LEFT BY ORPOPULATION RIGHT? GROUP
• CURRENT CONGRESS RELIGION AND AGE •EDUCATION, PAST ELEC. POLLS
PARTY IDENTIFICATION IDEOLOGICAL PREFERENCE DEMOGRAPHICS • RULING PARTY, “U” • WEBBYPOPULARITY • VARGAS LLERAS 2ND CHOICE BLANK VOTERS PUBLIC PERCEPTION • CONSERVATIVE • SOURCES OF NEWS
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION • HISTORICAL TURNOUT
• GOOGLE TRENDS
• REGIONAL ASPECTS
• HUMBERTO DE LA CALLE
WHATCONGRESS COLOMBIANS WORRY ABOUT PREDICTION MARKET • NEW • POLICY PROPOSALS
…WITH FISCAL IMPACT …OIL & MINING SECTOR
…by their proposals on taxation
• REGIONAL VOTING BYASPECTS REGION
CONGRESS PREFERENCES THE MOSTVS PRIMARIES + CONGRESSISSUES THAT MATTER PRESIDENTIAL VOTE: OUTCOME STUDY OUTCOMES
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VOTER PREFERENCES | POTENTIAL ELECTORATE Polls show that the public perception of Iván Duque is widely positive This is in stark contrast to Gustavo Petro’s image, who has an overwhelmingly negative image
Balance of opinion
WHAT’S YOUR VIEW ABOUT…? (Jun 2018) Iván Duque (centre-right)
57
Gustavo Petro (left-wing)
Positive
(positive-negative)
31
38 0%
Negative
Marta Lucia Ramirez (Duque's vicepresidential offer)
50%
56
Angela Robledo (Petro's vicepresidential offer)
31 0%
22
28 50%
38
-13
11
Unsure
57
+26
12
51
Favourable image, over time (%) Jan-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18
100%
Unfavourable image, over time (%) Iván Duque
+34
22
Gustavo Petro
51
Mar-18
+3
41 100%
Jan-18 Apr-18
31
May-18 Jun-18
Iván Duque
Gustavo Petro
Source: Cifras y Conceptos, BNP Paribas
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2018 ELECTIONS: 2ND ROUND SCENARIOS IVÁN DUQUE LEADS IN ALL 2ND ROUND SIMULATIONS Gustavo Petro (left-wing)
Ivan Duque (centre-right)
60 57
57
56 54
49
41
50
43 41 36
Sep-17
Source: Invamer, BNP Paribas
43
Dec-17
Jan-18
37
37
Mar-18
Apr-18
May-18
Jun-18
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VOTER PREFERENCES | BY POPULATION GROUP
Leftist Gustavo Petro is particularly popular among the youth and the urban, upper-middle income electorate, polls say Iván Duque is strong across the board in voter intentions, especially among higher income and middle-aged groups
BY LOCALITY
BY AGE
67 55 40
18-24
43
67
25-34
29
29
33
35-44
45-54
55+
Gustavo Petro (left-wing) Source: Invamer, BNP Paribas
BY GENDER
59
55
73
62
52
BY INCOME GROUP
53 41 25 Urban
Rural
35
55 40
44 48
Lower Middle High income income income
42
60 33
Men
Women
Ivan Duque (centre-right)
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VOTER PREFERENCES | BY PARTY IDENTIFICATION VOTING INTENTIONS BY PARTY IDENTIFICATION (%) Blank vote Gustavo Petro (left-wing)
Ivan Duque (centre-right)
Independent Centro Democrático Cambio Radical (Vargas Lleras) Conservative (centre-right)
Iván Duque is strong among voters of all parties within Vargas Lleras’s coalition
Gustavo Petro attracts a sizable share of voters from the Green and Polo parties, and independents, suggesting he should win the majority of Fajardo’s supporters
48
La U (centre) Liberal (centre)
Petro's decency list supporters
35
Duque's party supporters Independent De la Calle's coalition supporters
Greens (centre-left) Polo (left-wing) 0
20
40
60
80
100
Duque
Petro
Vargas Lleras's coalition supporters Fajardo's coalition supporters
Source: Invamer,, El Nuevo Siglo, BNP Paribas
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VOTER PREFERENCES | 2ND CHOICE With second-choice potential similar to that prior to the first round, vote transference to Duque should be enough to secure his victory
IF YOUR CANDIDATE DOESN’T MAKE IT TO THE 2ND ROUND, WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE? (May 2018, % of total response) 21
8
14 10
8
Gustavo Petro Sergio Fajardo Humberto de la Vargas Lleras Iván Duque (left-wing) (centre-left) Calle (centre) (centre-right) (centre-right)
1: Based on the percentage of undecided and the amount of voters said to potentially change their vote before the first round
Source: Datexco, Cifras y Conceptos, BNP Paribas
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VOTER PREFERENCES | REJECTION RATES Gustavo Petro’s rejection rate tops the main candidates, but some surveys suggest it has reduced somewhat Iván Duque faces resistance from some centrist voters to Uribe’s political movement
WHO WOULD YOU NEVER VOTE FOR? (% of total surveyed)
YanHass 26 28
34
42
Cifras y Conceptos 45 46
2 3 3 Iván Duque
9 9 9
Public perception, over time (% of those surveyed)
Datexco Gustavo Petro
5 6 4
Iván Duque
70 60 50 40 30 20
70 60 50 40 30 20
Negative
Positive 49 40
Sep-17
Jan-18
May-18
60
Negative Positive
29 Sep-17
Jan-18
May-18
Gustavo Sergio Germán Humberto Petro Fajardo Vargas De la Calle Lleras
Source: Polimétrica, Invamer, BNP Paribas
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POLLS | LIKELIHOOD OF WINNING WHO DO YOU THINK IS MORE LIKELY TO WIN THE ELECTIONS? (% of voters)
68
70
50
Jan-18
Feb-18
Jun-18
Apr-18 30
10
-10
26 6
Does not know
Source: Ipsos, Datexco, BNP Paribas
Gustavo Petro (left-wing)
Iván Duque (centre-right)
When election day nears, the likelihood of winning could matter to some undecided voters
CLICK HERE TO CHECK EACH CANDIDATE’S POPULARITY ON SOCIAL MEDIA June 12, 2018 | 16
CONGRESS | SIMULATED BASE OF SUPPORT The 11 March Congress election resulted in a fragmented legislature, but leaning to the centre-right The balance of forces suggest reduced risks from any rift, but points to difficulties in getting needed reforms approved Left-of-centre parties remain weak, minority forces, with less than 20% of the seats
UPPER HOUSE COMPOSITION (by ideology)
Left of centre (14%)
Centre (36%)
LOWER HOUSE COMPOSITION (by coalition of support)
Right-of-centre(50%)
Upper House: vote, as % of total valid ballots cast 60%
50% 49%
45% 41%
40% 20% 0%
2014 2018 5% 10%
Total right-of-centre
Total centrists
Total left-of-centre
Source: Registraduria, Semana, BNP Paribas
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CONGRESS | SIMULATED BASE OF SUPPORT
Even when accounting for the support of parties in Sergio Fajardo’s coalition, the base of support of a Petro government would be around 25%, limiting the potential for any radical change Three of the main parties have joined Duque’s coalition in the second round, giving him a solid majority
PETRO’S SIMULATED BASE OF SUPPORT
DUQUE’S SIMULATED BASE OF SUPPORT
Senate
Petro's base of support (~25%)
Duque's base of support (~70%)
Lower House
Petro's base of support (~20%)
Duque's base of support (~75%)
Source: Registraduria, Semana, BNP Paribas
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POLLS | PARTY PREFERENCES Almost half of the Colombian electorate does not identify with any political party, polls say Those who do, however, tend to prefer right-of-centre parties, with only a few established left-wing forces Former president Álvaro Uribe’s Centro Democrático also figures high in party preferences surveys
WHICH POLITICAL PARTY DO YOU MOST IDENTIFY WITH? 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0
47.7 Sep-17
Dec-17
Jan-18
Feb-18
May-18
Apr-18
Left-wing
20
15.2
3.5
3.9
8.9 1.9
4.6
2.3
Right-wing 16.1
29.7
34.0
Centre
0
Unidentified
1.4 0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
Source: Cifras y Conceptos, El Tiempo, Semana, EcoAnalitica, YanHass,, BNP Paribas
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100%
VOTER PREFERENCES | POPULARITY BY PARTY OF WHICH PARTIES’ CANDIDATES YOU WOULD VOTE FOR? (% of total respondents)
Apr-18
50 Sep-17
40
Dec-17
Jan-18
Feb-18
46
30 20 10
19
4
0
5
8 2
4
2
0
1
Source: Cifras y Conceptos, El Nuevo Siglo, BNP Paribas
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VOTER PREFERENCES | IDEOLOGICAL PREFERENCE Colombia generally leans to the right, with historical resistance to leftist forces Young adults are generally more sympathetic towards the left than older adults The centre-leaning and unsure electorate is the largest, showing room for growth outside the polarised camp
By income
By age
By region
Source: Cifras y Conceptos, El Nuevo Siglo, BNP Paribas
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VOTER PREFERENCES | PROFILE OF BLANK VOTERS
Typical blank voters (around 10-15% of those surveyed) are from the upper middle income group and are from larger cities Bogotá, where Fajardo won with almost 40% of votes, has the highest number of blank voters, who usually vote for left-of-centre names more than the average in Colombia In the first round, polls predicted around 12% of blank voters – which reduced by 6pp until election day, mostly favouring centre-left Fajardo
BY CITY SIZE
BY REGION
BY GENDER
BY AGE
BY INCOME GROUP
20 16 12 8 4 0
Source: Mitofsky, BNP Paribas
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POLLS | LIKELIHOOD OF VOTING
DO YOU PLAN ON VOTING IN THE SECOND ROUND? (% of potential voters, June 2018) Definitely not 11% Probably not 3% Unsure 11% Probably 7% Definitely 52%
Definitely not 19% Probably not 6%
Pacific
Unsure 11% Probably 16%
Caribbean
Probably not 5%
Antioquia/ Eje Cafetero
Unsure 12% Probably 14%
Unsure 6%
Bogotá and the Caribbean, two of Gustavo Petro’s strongholds, are expected to have the highest turnout in the second round, increasing his chances
Definitely not 16%
Definitely 53%
Probably not Definitely not 3% 7%
Bogotá
Probably 9%
Definitely 48%
Definitely 75%
Probably not Definitely 4% Unsure not 10% 9%
Centre-East
Probably 10%
Definitely 67%
Regions that favour Petro
SEE HERE WHO WON IN EACH STATE, IN THE 2018 FIRST ROUND
Actual turnout, first round (2018) 65
Bogotá
Regions favour Duque
47
59
55
Caribbean Centre-East Antioquia
51 Pacific
Source: Serman, BNP Paribas
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POLLS | VOTING INTENTIONS BY REGION VOTING INTENTIONS, BY REGION (% of potential voters, June 2018) Iván Duque is seen winning indisputably in the centre and affluent Antioquia, but should face tough competition from Gustavo Petro in densely populated Bogotá (17% of population), Valle (10%) and the Caribbean (23%)
Antioquia and Eje Cafetero
Bogotá
17%
18%
Antioquia Valle del Cauca
14% 23%
10% 12% 2%
More populated
7 46 47
15
Less populated
12
Centre-East
73
Pacifica
SHARE OF REGION (in % of the total population) 4%
Caribbean
16
46
11
Bogotá 13
39
44
28
61
43
Centre Pacific Caribbean Centre Other
Source: Polimétrica, DANE, BNP Paribas
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PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS | PREDICTION MARKET WHO WILL BE ELECTED PRESIDENT OF COLOMBIA IN 2018? 100
Volume of trades 7000 6000
80 Iván Duque Gustavo Petro Sergio Fajardo Germán Vargas Lleras
60 40 20 0
See here in real time and for details on methodology
5000 4000 3000
Germán Vargas Lleras Sergio Fajardo Gustavo Petro Iván Duque
2000 1000 0 Mar-18
Apr-18
May-18
In the bets predictions’ market, Iván Duque’s chances of winning is around 95%
Mar-18
Apr-18
May-18
Source: PredictIt.com, BNP Paribas *: Data taken from PredictIt..com, which allows you to make predictions on future events by buying shares in the outcome, either Yes or No. Each outcome has a probability between 1 and 99 percent.
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VOTER PROFILES | INTERNET USE DO YOU USE THE INTERNET OCCASIONALLY, IN OR OUTSIDE YOUR HOME?
100
90 80 70 60 50
Source: Ipsos, IAB, BNP Paribas
8 out of 10 Colombians are at least occasional users of the web Usage reaches at least 50% across all population subgroups
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VOTER PROFILES | SOURCES OF NEWS
HOW OFTEN DO YOU FOLLOW NATIONAL NEWS ON YOUR COUNTRY? I don't
100%
Somewhat closely
Very closely 29 27
50% 0%
Italy Mexico Brazil Indonesia France Russia Chile Canada Spain Israel Argentina UK Colombia Japan Australia Peru India Germany US South Africa Turkey
44
-60
-40
Very well
DOES THE MEDIA REPORT DIFFERENT POLITICAL POSITIONS ON ISSUES FAIRLY? (%)
HOW ACCURATELY DOES THE PRESS IN YOUR COUNTRY REPORT NEWS? (%)
HOW DOES THE PRESS REPORT ON GOVERNMENT LEADERS AND OFFICIALS? (%) Not well
Almost half of Colombians say they follow national news very closely, but see their country’s press in a negative light
Not well
Quite well
Very well
Not well
Quite well
Very well
Colombia
Colombia
Colombia
World
World
World
Latam
Latam
Latam
-20
0
Source: Pew Research, BNP Paribas
20
40
60
CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW COLOMBIANS FEAR MOST -60
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
-60
-40
-20
0
20
Quite well
40
60
27
VOTER PROFILES | EDUCATION, RELIGION AND AGE None 15% Basic education 2%
35% High school
48% University degree
49
Education level
Religion
Other, 2% Catholic, 79%
Unaffiliated 6% Protestant 13%
65 or more 50 to 64 9% 11%
AGE & GENDER
15 to 24 24%
51
25 to 54 56%
Source: YanHass, DANE, BNP Paribas
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VOTER PROFILES | GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION COLOMBIA: POPULATION DENSITY
COLOMBIA: POPULATION BY STATE
The cities of Bogotá, Medellín and Cali are home to roughly one in every four Colombians The Eastern part of the country is largely unpopulated
Source: DANE, BNP Paribas
CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW PEOPLE VOTED IN EACH STATE
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PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS | WHAT COLOMBIANS WORRY ABOUT MOST IMPORTANT PROBLEM OF COLOMBIA (% of voters, June 2018) Insecurity
21
Unemployment
15
Healthcare
15
Economy
14
Corruption
11
Education
6
Cost of living
4
Peace process
4
Armed conflict
2
Taxes
2
Source: Latinobarómetro, BNP Paribas
30
PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS | PREFERENCES I WOULD NEVER VOTE FOR A… (%, Jan 2018) A former paramilitary
89
A former guerilla
84
A Christian minister
62
A LGBTQ
56
A retired military
54
A catholic priest
49
An indigenous person
25
A black person A woman A man
7 out of 10 Colombians worry that their country could end up like neighbour Venezuela Around 800k Venezuelans entered the country in 2017
AMONG THESE, WHAT DO YOU FEAR? (% of those surveyed, Feb 2017) 68
33
17 10 9
54
That Colombia turns into another Venezuela
An economic Health problems crisis among family members
31
25
24
Insecurity
Delinquency
Unemployment
Source: EcoAnalisis, YanHass, Polimétirca, BNP Paribas
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VOTER PROFILES | ISSUES THAT MATTER MOST 7 out of 10 Colombians were pessimistic believe their country is heading the wrong way Trust in political institutions plunged 71 57 42 10
16
Uncertain 8% Right direction, 29%
Wrong direction, 63%
MAIN PERSONAL WORRY (% OF POTENTIAL VOTERS, Jan 2018)
TRUST IN INSTITUTIONS (%)
15
COLOMBIA IS HEADING IN THE… (Jan 2018)
21
22
Education Violence Taxes 1% The economy 2% 1% 2% Peace process 7%
Insecurity 22%
Cost of living 14%
Healthcare 21%
Corruption 14% Unemployment 16% Source: YanHass, Invamer, Latinobarometro,,BNP Paribas
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CONTENTS
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POLLS • KEY BATTLEGROUNDS
• VOTING INTENTIONS
NEW CONTENT
GENERAL INFO
BIOS & PARTIES
HISTORICAL SERIES • PRESIDENT APPROVAL
• POLITICAL SPECTRUM • TRADE
• GUSTAVO PETRO
• CURRENT CONGRESS
• LEFT OR RIGHT?
• SOCIAL SECURITY
- PETRO’S 12 COMMANDMENTS
• PAST ELEC. POLLS
• WEB POPULARITY
• OIL & MINING
- PETRO’S ODDS: HIGHER WE
• HISTORICAL TURNOUT
• FISCAL IMPACT OF
• TAXES
THINK?
• ABSTENTION
• 2ND ROUND POLLS • OUR TEAM
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• IVÁN DUQUE
• CALENDAR
POLICIES
• OUR RECENT WORK
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2
UPDATED CONTENT
• POLICY PROPOSALS
• NEW CONGRESS WHO WILL BE THE NEXT MINISTER OF FINANCE?
• REGIONAL ASPECTS
• GOOGLE TRENDS PRIMARIES + CONGRESS VOTE: OUTCOME STUDY
CONGRESS VS PRESIDENTIAL OUTCOMES
BREAKING NEWS June 12, 2018 | 33
2018 ELECTION CALENDAR Elections to Congress
Uribe-Pastrana and Petro coalitions hold primaries
Mar 9th Deadline for the registration of presidential candidates
Mar 11th
2nd round
Debates between candidates
Mar 16th Deadline for the registration of coalitions
Apr-May
(if none of the candidates get 50% of votes or more)
May 27th 1st Round
Jun 17th
Aug 7th Elected president takes office
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WHAT’S AT STAKE | COLOMBIA: NATIONWIDE
President
FOUR-YEAR TERM
102 Senators
FOUR-YEAR TERMS; all seats
166 Deputies
100 by proportional nationwide vote; 2 for indigenous Colombians; 5 for FARC
FOUR-YEAR TERMS; all seats
Seats allocated by largest remainder method (proportional, party listings) Source: Registraduría,, BNP Paribas
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POLITICAL SWAY | LOCAL DYNAMICS The ruling centrist coalition holds governorship in 5 out of every 10 states
PARTIES’ SHARE OF STATE GOVERNSHIPS
0%
20%
40%
60%
PARTIÉS’ SHARE OF MAYORSHIPS
80%
100%
Centro Democrático and Conservative parties hold a third of the mayorships
Strongholds are small/medium-sized cities
Left-of-centre parties hold less than 10% of total offices
Centre-left candidacies head the two largest cities, Bogotá and Medellín Source: Registraduria, BNP Paribas
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PARTIES | POLITICAL SPECTRUM BY CANDIDATE CLICK HERE FOR OUR REGULARLY UPDATED POLL OF POLLS
CLICK HERE FOR CANDIDATES’ ECONOMIC POLICY PROPOSALS Source: AmericasQuarterly,, BNP Paribas
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PARTIES | POLITICAL SPECTRUM BY PARTY CLICK ON THE PARTY LOGOS TO CHECK COALITIONS
Left-wing
Centre
Right-wing
CLICK HERE FOR CANDIDATES’ IDEOLOGIES
Source: Semana,, BNP Paribas
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PROPOSALS | ECONOMIC POLICY PLATFORMS Coalitions
Red boxes stand for potentially distressing policy proposals
Taxes
BanRep /Rates
Economic activity
Fiscal rule/Budget
Trade
CENTRO DEM. Iván Duque
Defends tax cuts to companies, a “full” fiscal reform, make it simpler to pay taxes and to reduce evasion
Defends independence of BanRep and current framework
Promises to raise GDP growth to 4.5% through productivity, criticised the excessive red tape in Colombia
Says budget deficit track record has been very poor in recent years and that one of its compromises is with fiscal responsibility
Defended further integration in global value chains; take part in the TPP deal
GUSTAVO PETRO
Defended a tax reform which raises taxes on dividends and multinationals, plus eliminating tax breaks
Has criticised rate hikes in the past; wants to increase role of public banks
Wants “a completely new model” based on capital goods and agro; moving away from oil and coal
Defends more public sector investment; wants to double spending on education and increase the role of the state in pensions
Wants to keep a weak peso to boost domestic industry and “protect” producers from imports
We compromise to do the reforms that historical liberalism hasn’t done To democratise the credit it is crucial to have public banks that compete for loans in the cities (…) and a strong development bank for the rural sector Source: Party websites, Semana,, ElNuevoSiglo, Semana, BNP Paribas
GUSTAVO PETRO
The tax burden in our country is suffocating and that impedes that many people enter the labour force We need to eliminate the wastefulness of the State, unnecessary expenditures, reduce tax evasion and the VAT IVÁN DUQUE 39
PROPOSALS | TAXES
Summary
VAT (value-added tax) CST (corporate tax) Income tax
Other taxes Land tax
Tax evasion Tax breaks Fiscal rule
Click here for a thorough analysis on each candidates’ proposals
Gustavo Petro
Humberto De la Calle
Sergio Fajardo
Germán Vargas Lleras
Iván Duque
“A social vision with a tougher stance on the big capital”
“Balancing higher burden on the rich with tax cuts to companies”
“Fiscal discipline through more burden on the rich”
“Balance out lower corporate taxes with tackling tax evasion”
“Less tax burden for all, focus on companies, also tackling tax evasion”
Reduce it
Reduce it
Keep current levies
Keep current levies
Keep current levies
Keep current levies
Reduce it
Keep current levies
Reduce it
Reduce it
Increase it and broaden its
Increase it and broaden
Increase it and broaden its
reach
its reach
reach
broaden its reach
Broaden its reach
--
--
Eliminate the tax over
--
Create a tax over profit repatriation by foreign companies Update the matrix of
Update the matrix of
values
values
Increase it
Increase it
Not key for revenue
Not key for revenue
Not key for revenue
provisions
provisions
provisions
Leave only those for small
Eliminate them all Preserve it
dividends --
Key for the fiscal plan
Key for the fiscal plan
Leave only those for small
Leave only those for the
Leave those for SMEs and
companies (SMEs)
companies (SMEs)
agriculture
the agriculture
Revise it
Preserve it
Preserve it
Revise it
Source: La Silla Vacia (click here for detailed analysis, in Spanish), BNP Paribas
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PROPOSALS | FISCAL IMPACT Candidate’s proposals imply a sizable fiscal impact, to be balanced out by less tax evasion or new taxes
While Duque proposes to reduce “unnecessary” expenditures, Petro proposes an across-the-board spending increase
Gustavo Petro (Colombia Humana) - Initially, defended a more relaxed fiscal rule but now promises to respect the framework in place as a compromise with the Greens - Aims to reduce deficit despite more spending, by tackling corruption and eliminating tax breaks - Defends more public investment and an across-the-board boost to social outlays - Free tertiary education for all youth (+1pp of GDP) - Scrap the current private co-partnership health scheme (EPSs), favouring the public health system (+1pp of GDP) - Guarantee pensions for all the elderly (compared to a 23% coverage today), through a fixed minimum income benefit, maintained by the government (+4pp of the GDP)
Up to 7pp of GDP
Iván Duque (Centro Democrático) - Defends a reduction in the tax burden (+2pp of GDP) - Tax cuts would be balanced out by less evasion (50% less in four years, -1.5pp of GDP) and further advances to job formalisation - Proposes the transition of a budget balance target to a spending ceiling, making amends to the current fiscal rule so it adopts a “counter cyclical” approach - Pledges a structural cut to public spending, with 10% less discretionary outlays through efficiency gains (-0.5pp of GDP) - Build 900k houses and rebuild 600k of them (0.2pp of GDP)
Estimated fiscal impact
Up to 3pp of GDP
WE SPOKE WITH THE ADVISORS OF THREE OF THE MAIN CANDIDATES AND ANALYSED THEIR PLATFORMS. SEE WHAT WE FOUND. Source: Party platforms, Candidates’ economic advisors, IMF, World Bank, BNP Paribas
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PROPOSALS | OIL & MINING Gustavo Petro is staunch critic of the mining industry in Colombia, pledging to “democratise” the energy sector as a whole Both Duque and Petro have shown reservations to alternative means of oil exploration, with Petro opposing to it in definite
Colombia, Oil supply
(mbpd)
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
Oil output has contracted by 15% since the peak; it will keep contracting without additional investment
Barrels/Day, million
0.7
0.6
Colombia, Oil supply
0.5
(mbpd)
0.4
0.3
94
95
96
97
98
99
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
General view
Crude exploration royalties
Referendums on new exploration projects
Ecopetrol
Fracking
IVÁN DUQUE
Recognises the need to diversify away from energy commodities, but pledges to reduce red tape in the sector, reduce legal uncertainty, and attract investment
Wants revenues from oil to be partially saved (more than currently) and partially to be distributed to producer municipalities
Against it - wants more ties between oil companies and producer regions instead, criticises what he sees as a conflict-generating strategy
Supports the current framework
Against it given other means of extraction
GUSTAVO PETRO
Aims to scrap crude exploration as a relevant economic activity, instead focusing on clean energies
Royalties could be used to fund his proposal of a new development model
In favour, claiming that exploration should be stopped in regions opposed to it, proposes to expand referendums
Suggested using SOE’s as a potential funding source for renewable sources of energy; has criticised market-driven approach in the past
Opposes indefinitely
Where candidates stand on…
Source: Party websites, Semana,, ElNuevoSiglo, Semana, BNP Paribas
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PROPOSALS | OIL & MINING Oil & mining remain the main source of foreign investment for Colombia Tax and labour reforms have helped to reduce dependency on oil, but investment plans of local government are still linked to revenues from crude royalties. Local governments get around 1pp of GDP per year from the “regalías” Law
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT, BREAKDOWN BY SECTOR (USD bn, 4q sum) Retail & hotels 20 Logistics & Communication 18 Public services Manufacturing 16 Utilities 14 Services Mining & Oil 12 Agro 10 8 6 4 2 0 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 Q1 2018
4
Oil-related revenue accruing to the Central Government (% of GDP) Dividends paid by Ecopetrol Taxes paid by oil companies
3 2
0.7
1 0
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
Despite recent diversification, the oil and mining sector is still responsible for around a third of Colombia’s FDI inflows
2012
2014
2016
2018
Click here for our report on the relevance of oil & mining to Colombia’s external accounts
Source: BanRep, MinHacienda, BNP Paribas
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PROPOSALS | VIEWS FOR THE ECONOMY
The main business unions have voiced support for Iván Duque in the second round Confidence levels are expected to surge once the election uncertainty wanes Underinvestment has been the norm in recent years, not only in the energy sector
Consumer confidence, breakdown (0=neutral)
Business confidence (0=neutral)
Gross fixed investments (2010=100, sa)
Development model
Labour laws
IVÁN DUQUE
- His proposals for the economy centres on lower tax burden - Boosting the “orange” economy – ie, creative and IT industries - Deepening and strengthening capital markets, diversifying financing sources for companies and social programmes
- Reduce stringency of labour laws, exploring regional minimum wages - Reduce labour costs through less taxes on employment
GUSTAVO PETRO
- Active use of state-owned banks with the creation of a “popular bank” to “democratise access to credit” - More public sector investment with focus on urban infrastructure and railroads - Urban and rural land reform, aiming to make properties serve their social function, but without expropriation
- Pledged to restrict outsourcing in the financial, transportation, and other services sectors - Pursue more labour formalisation, but not at the cost of less labour rights - Assure “decent living conditions”
Source: Party websites, Semana,, ElNuevoSiglo, Semana, BNP Paribas
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PROPOSALS | TRADE Colombia is a relatively open economy; its trade deals cover more than 50% of the world’s GDP The country has announced intentions to join the Transpacific Partnership deal (CTPP) and deepen ties with the Mercosur
There are several bottlenecks that need to be resolved for the country to take full advantage of trade deals and integrate with global value chains
CURRENT ACCOUNT BALANCE, BREAKDOWN (% of GDP, 4q sum)
Trade
3
Iván Duque
- Diversify trade partners and exports - Strengthen existing trade deals and enhance their potential through technical advice to companies, particularly SMEs - Integration in global value chains; stimulus to value-added exports - Exempt capital goods imports from tariffs to boost gross fixed investments
Gustavo Petro
- Renegotiation of the country’s trade deals, aiming to reduce trade deficit on goods, and revising clauses which “threaten national sovereignty” - Protect sectors from imports, focusing on domestic production and consumption, and aiming to “reindustrialise strategic sectors”
2
Remittances
1
Trade balance
0
-
1
The current account shortfall has narrowed 2pp, due almost to a lower trade deficit
Services
-
2
Primary income
-
-
-
3
4
5
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Source: Party websites, Semana,, ElNuevoSiglo, Semana, BNP Paribas
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PROPOSALS | SOCIAL SECURITY Colombia will undergo a major demographic shift in the next 20 years, with the current social security system seen as unfeasible Both candidates agree to change the current scheme and to eliminate subsidies to upper income retirees – but have promised not to raise the minimum retirement age (57 for women and 62 for men), seen by many as too low Petro has the most radical approach, which include more intervention in private funds and guarantees of a minimum income for all retirees, funded by the government
AGE-DEPENDENCY RATIO
Proposals for
100
Low Fertility
Iván Duque
- Reform the pensions system - Eliminate taxes on pensions - Subsidise only those pensions which correspond to less than 2 minimal wages, eliminating subsidies for higher pays
Gustavo Petro
- Eliminate competition between public and private pension plans - Reduce the power of privately managed funds - Increase substantially the coverage of public pension plans, including informal workers
90
Medium
80
Fertility 70
60
Ratio
50
40
SOCIAL SECURITY
Constant Fertility
30
20
10
0
2010
2020
2030
2040
2050
2060
2070
2080
2090
2100
Source: Party websites, Semana,, ElNuevoSiglo, Semana, BNP Paribas
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CABINET | MINISTRY OF FINANCE
Names considered for the Finance Ministry position (according to newswires) Felipe Restrepo
Alberto Carrasquilla
Co-author with Duque of “The Orange Economy”, Restrepo worked alongside him during his years in the Interamerican Development Bank (IADB)
Iván Duque
In the book, they defend incentives for the creative goods and services industries, as a way to diversify away from commodities and boost high-skilled jobs
- Bogotá’s Finance Secretary between 2012 and 2015, during Petro’s mayorship, and part of the Tax Reform commission of 2016 - Is perceived as very aligned to Petro’s ideas in economic policymaking, being part of the responsible for the candidate’s
Petro
platform for Bogotá, the 2014 and 2018 campaigns - He supervised a major injection of funds in the city-owned telecom company (ETB), and his tenure was perceived then as fiscally unsound
experiences in the World Bank, Brookings, BanRep, the IMF, and was a Research leader for the IADB - In his monthly column , defended a tax reform that increases collection, but at the same time incentivises businesses reducing red tape - Defended reductions to “regressive” subsidies, such as those to pensions
Ricardo Bonilla
Gustavo
Finance Minister between 2003 and 2007, has
Click here for a thorough analysis on each candidates’ proposals Juan Ricardo Ortega
Luis Echeverri
Director to the National Directorate of Taxes and Customs (DIAN) until 2014, when he left
-
Lawyer and economist,
amid life threats; he also served as
manages Duque’s
Vice Finance Minister, chief economist for BBVA
campaign, and worked
in Colombia and in the Planning Department,
alongside him in the
and took part of the Tax Reform commission of
IADB
2016
-
Echeverri also managed
In his monthly column, defended a new taxation
Uribe’s campaign in
scheme to rural properties, to reduce conflicts,
2002
and often writes on ways to reduce corruption
Guillermo Perry
José Ocampo
Finance Minister between 1994 and 1996; served
- Latest addition to the BanRep board of officials
as the chief economist for Latam in the World
and is seen as a more dovish voice, Ocampo has
Bank (1996-2007)
a diversified work as a scholar, with focus on
In a recent work, Perry defended that Latin
inequality and economic history
America rejects the temptations of protectionism
- He often defends a strengthening of the
and further opened the economy to Asia and
agroindustry as a way to boost growth
Europe
- In a presentation made in Feb 2018 revising
Perry also often defends more “open
industrial policies, Ocampo criticised market
regionalism”, which would mean more ties to
reforms made in Latam, saying the transition
other Latam countries
“could’ve been to a export-driven model (…)
He has defended sustained increments to
with strong state intervention, such that of East
productivity, seeing signals of the Dutch disease
Asia”
Mauricio Cabrera - In his weekly column, deemed as positive the entrance of Colombia to the OECD, saying the organization “does not defend neoliberal policies” but socially responsible - In April, said that, irrespective of the elections outcome, the next government will need to raise taxes
Source: LaSillaVacia, Semana, Dinero, ElTiempo, Pulzo, BNP Paribas
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PARTIES | IDEOLOGIES Pro-market Clara Lopez 5
Pro-peace deal
FARC
Iván Duque 0
Gustavo Petro
Alejandro Ordoñez
-5
Greens-Polo-Fajardo coalition Conservatives
Source: Party websites, Semana,, Reforma, Semana, BNP Paribas
Vargas Lleras Liberals
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POPULARITY ON THE INTERNET | CANDIDACIES 3500
Followers/Likes
Subscribers
3000
Twitter Facebook YouTube (RHS)
2500 2000
20
15
10
1500 1000
5
500 0 Change since last tracker
(in followers)
Gustavo Petro (left)
Piedad Córdoba
Clara Lopez (left)
7%
3%
2%
Sergio Claudia De la Calle Marta Iván Duque Vargas Lleras Fajardo Lopez (centre-left) Ramirez (right) (right) (centre-left) (centre-left) (centre-right) 38%
6%
74%
32%
98%
0
6%
Source, Social medias, BNP Paribas
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POPULARITY ON THE INTERNET | CANDIDACIES Sergio Fajardo
Humberto de la Calle
German Vargas Lleras
# of followers
# of followers
# of followers
1.200k
115k
760k
575k
50k
340k
2.5k
0.5k
5.5k
Gustavo Petro
Claudia López
Iván Duque
# of followers
# of followers
# of followers
3.000k
1.050k
275k
1.100k
615k
460k
9.0k
18.8k
5k
Clara Lopez
Marta Lucia Ramirez
Álvaro Uribe
# of followers
# of followers
# of followers
310k
375k
5.200k
250k
270k
1.450k
1.7k
1k
8k
Source,, BNP Paribas
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PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS | INTEREST IN THE WEB RELATIVE POPULARITY IN WEB SEARCHES, GOOGLE TRENDS (100=max) 120 100 80 60
Relative popularity in Google, by Colombian states
Gustavo Petro
Iván Duque
Iván Duque Gustavo Petro
40 20 0
Jun-17 Sep-17 Dec-17 Mar-18 POPULARITY OF ELECTIONS RELATIVE TO TWO OF THE MAIN SOCCER TEAMS (100=max) 120 100 80
Elecciones Atlético Nacional Millionarios FC
60
Interest in the election only tends to really
40 20 0
2004-01
2006-01
2008-01
2010-01
2012-01
2014-01
2016-01
2018-01
pick up in the actual month in which it takes place, internet data suggests
Source: Google, BNP Paribas
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CONTENTS
1
POLLS • KEY BATTLEGROUNDS
• VOTING INTENTIONS
NEW CONTENT
GENERAL INFO
BIOS & PARTIES
HISTORICAL SERIES • PRESIDENT APPROVAL
• POLITICAL SPECTRUM • TRADE
• GUSTAVO PETRO
• CURRENT CONGRESS
• LEFT OR RIGHT?
• SOCIAL SECURITY
- PETRO’S 12 COMMANDMENTS
• PAST ELEC. POLLS
• WEB POPULARITY
• OIL & MINING
- PETRO’S ODDS: HIGHER WE
• HISTORICAL TURNOUT
• FISCAL IMPACT OF
• TAXES
THINK?
• ABSTENTION
• 2ND ROUND POLLS • OUR TEAM
4
• IVÁN DUQUE
• CALENDAR
POLICIES
• OUR RECENT WORK
3
2
UPDATED CONTENT
• POLICY PROPOSALS
• NEW CONGRESS WHO WILL BE THE NEXT MINISTER OF FINANCE?
• REGIONAL ASPECTS
• GOOGLE TRENDS PRIMARIES + CONGRESS VOTE: OUTCOME STUDY
CONGRESS VS PRESIDENTIAL OUTCOMES
BREAKING NEWS June 12, 2018 | 52
CANDIDACIES | GUSTAVO PETRO GUSTAVO PETRO VOTING INTENTIONS PER VOTER GROUP
Bogotá Caribbean 18-24 yrs-old Lower-middle class Poorer 25-34 yrs-old Women Larger than 900k 100-900k Smaller than 20k 45-54 yrs-old 35-44 yrs-old Centre-East Men Upper Middle class 20k-100k +55 yrs-old Pacific Upper-middle class Antioquia/Eje Cafetero
8
7
2
5 5
7
11 13 11 13 10 13 12
19 18
GUSTAVO PETRO
Typical voter
BIO
Positive
9
Negative
Gustavo Petro’s typical supporters are from either Bogotá or the Caribbean, young, and lower-middle class Source: YanHass,, El Nuevo Siglo, BNP Paribas
Po
Born in Ciénaga de Oro
Mayor of Bogotá (2012-15),
Senator (2006-10), Deputy (1998-2006)
11 10 9 11 9
57- years-old
Economist (Externado)
More popular among the youth, internet users
Nationwide recognition from work as journalist; opinion voters
Pro-interventionism views on the economy, disagrees with current macroeconomic policy consensus
Situation in Venezuela
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CANDIDACIES | GUSTAVO PETRO
Gustavo Petro set in stone 12 “commandments” (compromises) in a nod to centre-leaning voters
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12)
I won’t expropriate I won’t convene a Constitutional Assembly I will manage public funds as sacred resources I will boost private activity, business-making, and formalisation I will guarantee a pluralist democracy and the respect for diversity I will respect the State of Law I will respect the peace agreement I will nominate the most capable ones [for cabinet] I will guarantee gender equality I will boost the ordinated transition to clean energies I will boost high quality and free-for-all public education I will guarantee complying with the results of the consultation against corruption
Source: Semana, BNP Paribas
The compromises were set in order to seal the support from two centrist figures, Claudia López (the vice-presidential formula to Sergio Fajardo) and Antanas Mockus (who went to the secondround in 2010, winning 30% of the votes) Both are popular among Fajardo’s electorate, appealing to well-educated, urban voters, and their support is seen as key for the odds of Gustavo Petro
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CANDIDACIES | GUSTAVO PETRO Some reasons why Petro could get better than expected numbers: Corruption. Colombia has seen a flurry of scandals that have reduced confidence in the government and resulted in support for anti-establishment names. Petro is seen as the main beneficiary of this shift, with Vargas Lleras and De la Calle emerging as the main losers. Shift in broader sentiment. Colombians are now more worried about social issues (education, healthcare and inequality) and less about insecurity and guerillas, issues that have generally favoured right-leaning candidates. Economic downturn. The recent economic downturn could result in support for policy proposals alternative to the current macro framework, such as those put forward by Petro – although voters could also favor Duque and uribismo, given that Uribe’s tenure is remembered by the good performance of the economy. Turnout. Election turnout in Colombia is generally around 50% of potential voters, meaning the traditional rightleaning balance of power could shift depending on how certain groups vote.
Petro appeals to exactly those groups that have historically abstained from voting: the youth (32%), poor families (32%), Bogotanos (27%) and inhabitants of other big cities (25%).
Why we think he is unlikely to win, though: • •
•
•
•
Rejection. By far, Petro faces the highest rejection rate. Besides, his rejection is across all population groups – including the youth to whom he appeals most. Profile of undecided voters. Most undecided voters are from groups that are most opposed to Petro -- the elderly (12%), those in small cities (10%) and middle-to-higher income classes (11%), according to a YanHass survey. Venezuela. The collapse of northern neighbour Venezuela and the dire conditions in Caracas have resulted in some two million immigrants coming to Colombia. Petro is seen by many voters as resembling Chávez during his early days. Petro hasn’t mellowed. The candidate hasn’t softened his tone since his speech during the first round of campaigning. On the contrary, he has toughened up in some areas – proposing to “buy” land for redistribution, for instance. This has narrowed his appeal and increased resistance to his name. The allignment of forces in the second round. Although resistance for Duque’s uribismo is strong among some urban, educated groups, it is much higher for Petro. •
Source: YanHass,, El Nuevo Siglo, BNP Paribas
Vargas Lleras’s coalition parties and the Liberal party has formally adhered to Duque’s campaign. However, Fajardo’s coalition (Polo and Green) could support Petro in a second-round.
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PARTIES | NATIONAL UNITY (DE LA U) OPINION OF PRESIDENT SANTOS’ HANDLING OF… (Sep 2017) International relations
41
Dealings with FARC
37
5
45
4
9
57
2
Economy
20
4
73
3
Health
20
2
77
1
Security
16
3
Mining
16
4
Organised crime
16
3
79
2
68
12
76
5
Corruption
13
2
82
3
Unemployment
13
2
83
2
%
0
20
40
60
80
100
Positive Neutral Negative Didn't answered
SEATS, SENATE
SEATS, CONGRESS
President Santos’ party chose not to have a candidate “DE LA U” JOINED GERMÁN VARGAS LLERAS’S CAMPAIGN IN A CENTRELEANING COALITION
COLOMBIANS DISAPPROVE SANTOS ON MOST ISSUES, POLLS SAY, BUT “DE LA U” REMAINS AS ONE OF THE LARGEST PARTIES
Source: YanHass, Congress of Colombia, BNP Paribas
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PARTIES | CONSERVATIVE CENTRE-RIGHT CONSERVADORES IS ONE OF COLOMBIA’S TWO TRADITIONAL PARTIES, ALONGSIDE THE LIBERALS, WITH STRONG PARTY IDENTIFICATION THE PARTY IS AMONG THE LARGEST IN CONGRESS AND HOLDS A SIZABLE SHARE OF MUNICIPALITIES AND GOVERNORSHIPS SEATS, CONGRESS
The Conservative party has decided on supporting Vargas Lleras, but some 30% of the party’s congressman PARTIÉS’ SHARE OF MAYORSHIPS
SEATS, SENATE
Source: parties and candidiates websites, El Nuevo Siglo, ISA-GEA,, BNP Paribas
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COALITIONS | URIBE-PASTRANA RIGHT-WING COALITION POPULARITY OF HIGH-PROFILE POLITICIANS IN COLOMBIA (% of those surveyed) Andrés Pastrana
25
Ernesto Samper
26
César Gaviria
30
Juan Manuel Santos
30
Álvaro Uribe Favourable
17
58
22
52
26
45
6
65 36
56 Unfavourable
7
Neutral
• After preliminary surveys, Centro Democrático chose young Senator Iván Duque as its candidate (see here voting intentions for the coalition primaries)
Right-of-centre former presidents Uribe and Pastrana have formed a coalition • ALVARO URIBE REMAINS HIGHLY POPULAR • PASTRANA BROUGHT WITH HIM TWO TIMES CANDIDATE MARTA RAMIREZ, A IMPORTANT PLAYER IN THE CENTRE-RIGHT SEATS, CONGRESS
SEATS, SENATE
Source: El Tiempo, YanHass, Caracol Radio, BNP Paribas
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IVÁN DUQUE | PROFILE AND VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MARTA L. RAMÍREZ
IVAN DUQUE
Iván Duque’s running mate
The Centro Democrático candidate
41-years-old
BIO
Positive
Negative
Born in Bogotá
Senator (2014present)
BIO
Inter American Development Bank consultant (2001-2010)
Lawyer (Georgetown)
Young, fresh face;
Moderate speech
Inexperienced
Faces strong resistance among some sectors
63-years-old Born in Zipaquirá
Senator (2006-09), Defense Secretary (2015), Foreign Trade (1998-2002)
DUQUE AND RAMIREZ ATTRACTED 6 MILLION VOTERS IN THE CENTRE-RIGHT PRIMARY, WITH DUQUE WINNING 68% OF VOTES Ramirez was announced as Duque’s vice-presidential candidate after the results were known 6.0
6.0 4.0
4.0
Lawyer (Catholic U)
2,8
2.0 Positive
Experienced in government
Pro-trade
National recognition; appeals to centrists
0.0
Has failed in elections before
3.3
Iván Duque Total, right-wing Gustavo Petro Total, left-wing primary primary
Public opinion, Marta Ramirez (% of surveyed, Apr 2018) Doesn't know her name, 8%
Negative
Winner of the 1st round in 3.7 million votes 2014
Negative view, 36%
Positive view, 56%
Source: El Tiempo, El Colombiano, El Nuevo Siglo, and politicians’ websites, BNP Paribas
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CONTENTS
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POLLS • VOTING INTENTIONS
NEW CONTENT
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3
GENERAL INFO
BIOS & PARTIES
• CALENDAR
• IVAN DUQUE
4
UPDATED CONTENT
HISTORICAL SERIES • URIBE-PASTRANA COALITION • PRESIDENT APPROVAL
• POLITICAL SPECTRUM • GUSTAVO PETRO
• 2ND BEST
• LEFT OR RIGHT?
• POTENTIAL ELECTORATE
• WEB POPULARITY
• PREDICTION MARKETS • SOURCES OF NEWS
• SERGIO FAJARDO
• VARGAS LLERAS
• GOOGLE TRENDS
• HUMBERTO DE LA CALLE
• 2ND ROUND POLLS
• POLICY PROPOSALS
• NEW CONGRESS
• OUR RECENT WORK
…WITH FISCAL IMPACT
• OUR TEAM
…OIL & MINING SECTOR
…by their proposals on taxation
• OVERVIEW
• CURRENT CONGRESS
• PLATFORM
• PAST ELEC. POLLS
• RULING PARTY, “U”
• HISTORICAL TURNOUT
• CONSERVATIVE
• ABSTENTION • REGIONAL ASPECTS
PRIMARIES + CONGRESS VOTE: OUTCOME STUDY
CONGRESS VS PRESIDENTIAL CONGRESS VS OUTCOMES PRESIDENTIAL OUTCOMES
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PRESIDENTIAL APPROVAL RATINGS As with most Latin American leaders, the popularity of incumbent President Juan Santos has plunged in recent years (and not recovered) His disapproval rating deteriorated as the FARC peace process negotiations progressed and the economy slowed This contrasts with the high popularity of former President Álvaro Uribe throughout his tenure; The former president currently heads, Centro Democrático (CD), one of the largest parties in Colombia
DO YOU APPROVE THE PRESIDENT’S WORK? (% of voters) 80 70 60 50 40 30
January 2018:
20 10 0 2003
Álvaro Uribe (2002-2010) 2005
2007
2009
20%
Juan M. Santos (2010-2018) 2011
2013
2015
2017
Source: Latinobarómetro, YanHass, BNP Paribas
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CONGRESS AND SENATE COMPOSITION IN THE LAST ELECTION (2012) CONGRESS
SENATE
Source: Congress, Senate, ElTiempo, BNP Paribas
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COMPARING OUTCOMES | CONGRESS VS PRESIDENTIAL BALLOT 2010
75%
Presidency
50% 25%
Congress
Congress
51%
2014
Presidency
56%
Share in total votes
Share in total votes
Left-of-centre parties usually perform poorly in congressional elections, making up only a small minority Presidential elections bear little resemblance to legislative elections
30%
10%
0%
Left-of-centre forces
Congress Presidency
69% 69%
75%
Presidency
50%
Congress
25%
8%
23%
0%
Left-of-centre forces Right-of-centre / traditional forces
Right-of-centre / traditional forces
National Unity (centre-right) Polo (left-wing)
Radical Change (right-wing)
Conservative (centre-right)
Liberal (centre)
Total number of Congressmen elected
% change from Congress to Presidential election
% change from Congress to Presidential election
600%
Greens (centre-left)
Polo (left-wing)
400%
Centro Democrático (right-wing)
259%
200%
89% 0%
-200%
National Unity* (centre-right)
84%
1%
Greens(centre-left)
-34%*
Liberal (centre) 0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Total number of Congressmen elected *% change from Congress to Presidential elections include totals from coalitions.
Source: Registraduría Geral, BNP Paribas.
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POLLING PATTERN IN PAST ELECTIONS 2010 1st round results
80
2nd round results
70 69.1%
60
results
results
50.8%
50 45.0%
29.3%
30
40
25.7%
30 20
21.5%
27.5%
10 0
2nd round
1st round
40
46.7%
50
60
2014
6.1% H2 H1 Apr H2 Apr H1 Mar May
H2 1st H2 H1 Jun 2nd May round May round results results
Juan Santos (centre-right National Unity) Mockus (centre-left Greens) Marta Ramirez (centre-right Conservative)
20 10 0
8.0% H2 H1 Apr H2 Apr H1 Mar May
H2 1st H2 H1 Jun 2nd May round May round results results
Juan Santos (centre-right National Unity) Óscar Zuluaga (right-wing Centro Democrático) Enrique Peñalosa (centre-left Greens) Conservative (centre-right)
Source: Covarrubia y Asociados, Datexco,, Reforma, ISA-GEA, Consulta Mitosfky BNP Paribas
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HISTORIC | LAST POLLS JUST BEFORE ELECTION DATE Polls have failed to accurately predict recent election outcomes This include surveys conducted right before the balloting date
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See here current voting intentions by pollster
J. Santos: 69%
60 J. Santos: 51% 50
No: 50%
40 30
2010 election
(2nd round)
2014 elections
Average of last four polls (winner) Gallup Ipsos
(2nd round)
Peace agreement referendum
Datexco C&C Actual result (winner)
Source: Ipsos, Gallup, Cifras y Conceptos, Datexco, Registraduria, BNP Paribas
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HISTORIC | ABSTENTION Nonparticipation during elections in Colombia is traditionally high, above 50% Voting in Colombia is not mandatory Voter turnout is historically lower in biggest cities, where preference for left-wing candidacies is higher The success of left-of-centre candidates also hinges on convincing those voters to cast their ballots The 2006 election, which saw a competitive centre-left candidate in the 2nd round, however, did not increased turnout 66
70 60
60 50
51 42
60 50
47
54
58
59
57 48
54
55
51
56
60
42
40 30 20 10 0
Source: Registraduria, BNP Paribas
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ELECTION RESULTS, WINNING PARTY BY STATE (1ST ROUND) 2010
Juan Santos (National Unity), 46.7% Antanas Mockus (Greens), 21.5% German Vargas Lleras (CR), 10.1% Gustavo Petro (Polo), 9.1%
2014
Óscar Zuluaga (Centro Democrático), 29.3% Juan Santos (National Unity), 25.7% Marta Ramirez (Conservative), 15.5% Clara Lopez (Polo), 15.2%
Source: Registraduria,, wikilabs BNP Paribas. Colour stands for which candidate won in each state.
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BNPP - Sucursal em Portugal is authorized by the ECB, the ACPR and Resolution and it is authorized and subject to limited regulation by Banco de Portugal and Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários. BNPP - Sucursal em Portugal is registered in C.R.C. of Lisbon under no. NIPC 980000416. VAT Number PT 980 000 416.” Spain: This report is being distributed in Spain by BNPP S.A., S.E., a branch of BNPP S.A. whose head office is in Paris, France (Registered Office: 16 boulevard des Italiens, 75009 Paris, France). BNPP S.A., S.E., C/Ribera de Loira 28, Madrid 28042 is authorised and supervised by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) and subject to limited regulation by the Bank of Spain. 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Any offer or sale of the securities described herein in Canada will be made only under an exemption from the requirements to file a prospectus with the relevant Canadian securities regulators and only by a dealer properly registered under applicable securities laws or, alternatively, pursuant to an exemption from the dealer registration requirement in the relevant province or territory of Canada in which such offer or sale is made. The information contained herein is under no circumstances to be construed as investment advice in any province or territory of Canada and is not tailored to the needs of the recipient. To the extent that the information contained herein references securities of an issuer incorporated, formed or created under the laws of Canada or a province or territory of Canada, any trades in such securities must be conducted through a dealer registered in Canada. No securities commission or similar regulatory authority in Canada has reviewed or in any way passed judgment upon these materials, the information contained herein or the merits of the securities described herein, and any representation to the contrary is an offence.
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The commentary and recommendations contained herein are based on the personal views of the persons who have made such commentary and recommendations. These views may not conform to your financial standing or to your risk and return preferences. Therefore, investment decisions based solely on the information provided herein may fail to produce results in accordance with your expectations. Israel: BNPP does not hold a licence under the Investment Advice and Marketing Law of Israel, to offer investment advice of any type, including, but not limited to, investment advice relating to any financial products. Bahrain: This document is being distributed in Bahrain by BNPP Wholesale Bank Bahrain, a branch of BNPP S.A. whose head office is in Paris, France (Registered Office: 16 boulevard des Italiens, 75009 Paris, France). BNPP Wholesale Bank Bahrain is licensed and regulated as a Registered Institution by the Central Bank of Bahrain – CBB. This document does not, nor is it intended to, constitute an offer to issue, sell or acquire, or solicit an offer to sell or acquire any securities or to enter into any transaction. South Africa: BNPP is a bank incorporated in France with a local branch registered with the South African Reserve Bank and registered as an external company in terms of the South African Companies Act, 2008 . BNPP is an authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP 44610) and subject to regulation by the Financial Services Board and South African Reserve Bank. It is also a licensed member of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. BNPP does not expressly or by implication represent, recommend or propose that the information and/or financial products referred to in this report are appropriate to the particular investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of the recipient. This document further does not constitute advice (whether financial, legal, tax or otherwise) as contemplated in the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 2002. Australia: This material, and any information in related marketing presentations (the Material), is being distributed in Australia by BNPP ABN 23 000 000 117, a branch of BNPP 662 042 449 R.C.S., a licensed bank whose head office is in Paris, France. BNPP is licensed in Australia as a Foreign Approved Deposit-taking Institution by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and delivers financial services to Wholesale clients under its Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) No. 238043 which is regulated by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).The Material is directed to Wholesale clients only and is not intended for Retail clients (as both terms are defined by the Corporations Act 2001, sections 761G and 761GA). 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BNP Paribas Hong Kong Branch is also a Registered Institution regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission for the conduct of Regulated Activity Types 1, 4, 6 and 9 under the Securities and Futures Ordinance. This document may not be circulated, distributed, reproduced or disclosed (in whole or in part and in any manner whatsoever) to any other person without the prior written consent of BNP Paribas Hong Kong Branch. Hong Kong - Securities: This document is intended only for the Professional Investors in Hong Kong. This document is prepared and distributed by BNPP Securities (Asia) Limited. BNPP Securities (Asia) Limited is a Licensed Corporation regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission for the conduct of Regulated Activity Types 1, 2, 4, and 6 under the Securities and Futures Ordinance. This document may not be circulated, distributed, reproduced or disclosed (in whole or in part and in any manner whatsoever) to any other person without the prior written consent of BNPP Securities (Asia) Limited. Some products or transactions described in this document may not be authorised in Hong Kong and may not be available to Hong Kong investors. India - Branch: BNPP India branch is licensed by Reserve Bank of India to carry on banking business in India and is regulated by the Banking Regulation Act 1949, Securities & Exchange Board of India Act 1992, and other related regulations issued by Government of India and regulatory bodies such as Reserve Bank of India, Securities and Exchange Board of India etc. from time to time. 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BNPP Tokyo Branch is a Registered Financial Institution, Kanto Finance Bureau-Kinsho-#98, and a member of the Japanese Bankers Association (JBA), the Japan Securities Dealers Association and the Financial Futures Association of Japan. BNPP Tokyo Branch accepts responsibility for the content of a report prepared by another non-Japan affiliate only when distributed to Japan-based firms by BNPP Tokyo Branch. Japan - Securities: This document is being distributed to Japanese based firms by BNPP Securities (Japan) Limited or by a subsidiary or affiliate of BNPP not registered as a financial instruments firm in Japan, to certain financial institutions defined by article 17-3, item 1 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act Enforcement Order. BNPP Securities (Japan) Limited is a financial instruments firm registered according to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan and a member of the Japan Securities Dealers Association, TypeⅡ Financial Instruments Firms Association and the Financial Futures Association of Japan. BNPP Securities (Japan) Limited accepts responsibility for the content of a report prepared by another non-Japan affiliate only when distributed to Japan based firms by BNPP Securities (Japan) Limited. Some foreign securities stated on this report are not disclosed according to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan. If there is any mention of credit ratings in the document, it is a Japanese regulatory requirement to include a prescribed “explanatory note on non-registered credit rating”. The full text is contained in the separate document titled “Additional Disclaimer for Japan” (for both Branch and Securities).
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LEGAL NOTICE (5/6) Malaysia - BNPP Malaysia Berhad: (Company No. 918091-T) is incorporated in Malaysia under the Companies Act of Malaysia, 1965. It is a licensed institution under the Financial Services Act 2013 and is regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia. BNPP Capital (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd: (Company No. 247454-M) is incorporated in Malaysia under the Companies Act of Malaysia, 1965. It is a licensed institution under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 and is regulated by Securities Commission Malaysia. Malaysia Labuan - Branch: BNPP, a company registered under the laws of France [with company number 662 042 449 RCS PARIS / its registered office at [Paris] etc] (“BNPP” or “the Bank”), acting through its Labuan branch at Level 9 (D), Main Office Tower, Financial Park Labuan, Jalan Merdeka, 87000 F.T. Labuan, Malaysia. Philippines: This report is being distributed in the Philippines by BNPP Manila Branch, an Offshore Banking Unit (OBU) of BNPP whose head office is in Paris, France. BNPP Manila OBU is registered as an offshore banking unit under Presidential Decree No. 1034 (PD 1034), and regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. This report is being distributed in the Philippines to qualified clients of OBUs as allowed under PD 1034, and is qualified in its entirety to the products and services allowed under PD 1034. Singapore - Securities: This document is distributed in Singapore by BNPP Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (“BNPPSSL”) only to Institutional Investors or Accredited Investors (as defined in the Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289) of Singapore and the Financial Advisers Regulations (“FAR”), as amended from time to time). This document is not intended for investors in Singapore who are not Institutional Investors or Accredited Investors, and should not be passed on to any such persons. In relation to the distribution of this document to the intended recipients, BNPPSSL and its representatives are exempted under Regulation 35 of the FAR from the requirements in Section 36 of the Financial Advisers Act (Chapter 110) of Singapore, regarding the disclosure of certain interests in, or certain interests in the acquisition or disposal of, securities referred to in this document. Some products or transactions described in this document may not be authorised in Singapore and may not be available to Singapore investors. Information in this document is for general circulation to the intended recipients only and is not a recommendation or investment advice to such recipients since it does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation and the particular needs of any particular recipient (“Specific Requirements”). A recipient of this document should seek advice from the recipient’s own professional advisers regarding the suitability of the products or transactions (taking into account the recipient’s Specific Requirements) as well as the risks involved in such products or transactions before a commitment to purchase or enter into any product or transaction is made. Singapore - Branch: BNP Paribas, Singapore Branch is a licensed bank regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. This document is not intended for investors in Singapore who are not Institutional Investors or Accredited Investors within the meaning of the Securities and Futures Act. Some products or transactions described in this document may not be authorised in Singapore and may not be available to Singapore investors. South Korea - Branch: BNPP Seoul Branch is regulated by the Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Service for the conduct of its financial investment business in the Republic of Korea. This document does not constitute an offer to sell to or the solicitation of an offer to buy from any person any financial products where it is unlawful to make the offer or solicitation in South Korea. South Korea - Securities: BNPP Securities Korea is registered as a Licensed Financial Investment Business Entity under the FINANCIAL INVESTMENT BUSINESS AND CAPITAL MARKETS ACT and regulated by the Financial Supervisory Service and Financial Services Commission. This document is distributed by BNPP Securities Korea Co., Ltd. in Korea to Professional Investors only and is not intended for investors in Korea who are not Professional Investor within the meaning of the Article 9 (5) (professional investor) of the FINANCIAL INVESTMENT BUSINESS AND CAPITAL MARKETS ACT and should not be passed on to any such persons. Some products or transactions described in this document may not be authorised in Korea and may not be available to Korea investors. Information in this document is for general circulation to the intended recipients only and is not a recommendation or investment advice to recipients hereof since it does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation and the particular needs of any particular recipient ("Specific Requirements"). A recipient of this document should seek advice from its/his own financial adviser regarding the suitability of the products or transactions (taking into account the recipient's Specific Requirements) as well as the risks involved in such products or transactions before a commitment to purchase or enter into any product or transaction is made. Taiwan - Branch: This report is being distributed in Taiwan by BNPP Taipei Branch, Taichung Branch, Kaohsiung Branch and/or Offshore Banking Unit, branches of BNPP and is regulated by the Financial Supervisory Commission, R.O.C under the Banking Act and Offshore Banking Act. This document is directed only at Taiwanese counterparties who are licensed or who have the capacities to purchase or transact in such products. Some products or transactions described in this document may not be authorised in Taiwan and may not be available to Taiwan investors. This document does not constitute an offer to sell to or the solicitation of an offer to buy from any person any financial products where it is unlawful to make the offer or solicitation in Taiwan. Information in this document is for general circulation to the intended recipients only and is not a recommendation or investment advice to recipients hereof since it does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation and the particular needs of any particular recipient ("Specific Requirements"). A recipient of this document should seek advice from its/his own financial adviser regarding the suitability of the products or transactions (taking into account the recipient's Specific Requirements) as well as the risks involved in such products or transactions before a commitment to purchase or enter into any product or transaction is made. The material is subject to change without notice and BNPP is under no obligation to update the information or correct any inaccuracy that may appear at a later date (Applicable for the products distributed to non-Professional Institutional Investors). Taiwan - Securities: This document is being distributed in Taiwan to professional investors only. Such information is for your reference only. The reader should independently evaluate the investment risks and is solely responsible for their investment decision. Information on securities that do not trade in Taiwan is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a recommendation or a solicitation to trade in such securities. BNPP Securities (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. may not execute transactions for clients in these securities. This publication may not be distributed to the public media or quoted or used by the public media without the express written consent of BNPP. Thailand: BNPP Bangkok branch is regulated in Thailand by the Bank of Thailand and the Securities and Exchange Commission. This document does not constitute an offer to sell to or solicitation of an offer to buy from any person any financial products where it is unlawful to make the offer or solicitation in Thailand. Vietnam: This document is distributed in Viet Nam by BNPP Ho Chi Minh City Branch, registered in Viet Nam under No. 05/NH-GP. This publication is prepared for investors who have legal standing and is not intended for Private Customers in the territory of Viet Nam and should not be passed on to any such persons. It is directed only at Vietnamese counterparties who have the capacity and licence authorised by SBV to purchase from or transact with offshore counterparties. By accepting this document you agree to be bound by the foregoing limitations. Some or all of the information contained in this document may already have been published on https://globalmarkets.bnpparibas.com © BNPP (2018). All rights reserved.
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LEGAL NOTICE (6/6) IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES by producers and disseminators of investment recommendations for the purposes of the Market Abuse Regulation: Although the disclosures provided herein have been prepared on the basis of information we believe to be accurate, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or reasonableness of any such disclosures. The disclosures provided herein have been prepared in good faith and are based on internal calculations, which may include, without limitation, rounding and approximations. BNPP and/or its affiliates may be a market maker or liquidity provider in financial instruments of the issuer mentioned in the recommendation. BNPP and/or its affiliates may provide such services as described in Sections A and B of Annex I of MiFID II (Directive 2014/65/EU), to the Issuer to which this investment recommendation relates. However, BNPP is unable to disclose specific relationships/agreements due to client confidentiality obligations. Section A and B services include A. Investment services and activities: (1) Reception and transmission of orders in relation to one or more financial instruments; (2) Execution of orders on behalf of clients; (3) Dealing on own account; (4) Portfolio management; (5) Investment advice; (6) Underwriting of financial instruments and/or placing of financial instruments on a firm commitment basis; (7) Placing of financial instruments without a firm commitment basis; (8) Operation of an MTF; and (9) Operation of an OTF. B. Ancillary services: (1) Safekeeping and administration of financial instruments for the account of clients, including custodianship and related services such as cash/collateral management and excluding maintaining securities accounts at the top tier level; (2) Granting credits or loans to an investor to allow him to carry out a transaction in one or more financial instruments, where the firm granting the credit or loan is involved in the transaction; (3) Advice to undertakings on capital structure, industrial strategy and related matters and advice and services relating to mergers and the purchase of undertakings; (4) Foreign exchange services where these are connected to the provision of investment services; (5) Investment research and financial analysis or other forms of general recommendation relating to transactions in financial instruments; (6) Services related to underwriting; and (7) Investment services and activities as well as ancillary services of the type included under Section A or B of Annex 1 related to the underlying of the derivatives included under points (5), (6), (7) and (10) of Section C (detailing the MiFID II Financial Instruments) where these are connected to the provision of investment or ancillary services. BNPP and/or its affiliates do not, as a matter of policy, permit pre-arrangements with issuers to produce recommendations. BNPP and/or its affiliates as a matter of policy do not permit issuers to review or see unpublished recommendations. BNPP and/or its affiliates acknowledge the importance of conflicts of interest prevention and have established robust policies and procedures and maintain effective organisational structure to prevent and avoid conflicts of interest that could impair the objectivity of this recommendation including, but not limited to, information barriers, personal account dealing restrictions and management of inside information. BNPP and/or its affiliates understand the importance of protecting confidential information and maintain a “need to know” approach when dealing with any confidential information. Information barriers are a key arrangement we have in place in this regard. Such arrangements, along with embedded policies and procedures, provide that information held in the course of carrying on one part of its business to be withheld from and not to be used in the course of carrying on another part of its business. It is a way of managing conflicts of interest whereby the business of the bank is separated by physical and non-physical information barriers. The Control Room manages this information flow between different areas of the bank where confidential information including inside information and proprietary information is safeguarded. There is also a conflict clearance process before getting involved in a deal or transaction. In addition, there is a mitigation measure to manage conflicts of interest for each transaction with controls put in place to restrict the information flow, involvement of personnel and handling of client relations between each transaction in such a way that the different interests are appropriately protected. Gifts and Entertainment policy is to monitor physical gifts, benefits and invitation to events that is in line with the firm policy and Anti-Bribery regulations. BNPP maintains several policies with respect to conflicts of interest including our Personal Account Dealing and Outside Business Interests policies which sit alongside our general Conflicts of Interest Policy, along with several policies that the firm has in place to prevent and avoid conflicts of interest. The remuneration of the individual producer of the investment recommendation may be linked to trading or any other fees in relation to their global business line received by BNPP and/or affiliates. IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES by disseminators of investment recommendations for the purposes of the Market Abuse Regulation: The BNPP disseminator of the investment recommendation is identified above including information regarding the relevant competent authorities which regulate the disseminator. The name of the individual producer within BNPP or an affiliate and the legal entity the individual producer is associated with is identified above in this document. The date and time of the first dissemination of this investment recommendation by BNPP or an affiliate is addressed above. Where this investment recommendation is communicated by Bloomberg chat or by email by an individual within BNPP or an affiliate, the date and time of the dissemination by the relevant individual is contained in the communication by that individual disseminator. The disseminator and producer of the investment recommendations are part of the same group, i.e. the BNPP group. The relevant Market Abuse Regulation disclosures required to be made by producers and disseminators of investment recommendations are provided by the producer for and on behalf of the BNPP Group legal entities disseminating those recommendations and the same disclosures also apply to the disseminator. If an investment recommendation is disseminated by an individual within BNPP or an affiliate via Bloomberg chat or email, the disseminator’s job title is available in their Bloomberg profile or bio. If an investment recommendation is disseminated by an individual within BNPP or an affiliate via email, the individual disseminator’s job title is available in their email signature. For further details on the basis of recommendation specific disclosures available at this link (e.g. valuations or methodologies, and the underlying assumptions, used to evaluate financial instruments or issuers, interests or conflicts that could impair objectivity recommendations or to 12 month history of recommendations history) are available at https://globalmarkets.bnpparibas.com/gmportal/private/globalTradeIdea. If you are unable to access the website please contact your BNPP representative for a copy of this document.
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