Latest Notices to the Public
News & Events 2012
December 2012
| News & Events - December | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Date | View |
| Increase in Loans strengthens the Banking Center’s performance | December 19 |  |
| Panama’s International Banking Center Performance Remains Sound | December 17 | |
| Private Deposits Grow Apace | December 14 | |
| Superintendency of Banks and its Volunteers Committee support cancer patients | December 12 | |
| First Panama – European Union Forum highlights the Benefits of Panama as the Financial Hub of the Americas | December 12 | |
| Students from Costa Rica visited the SBP and learned about the IBC | December 12 | |
| Security Tips | December 10 | |
| SBP Contributes to the Education of the Young People of El Cacao | December 3 | |
| SBP Presents First Edition of Compilation of Banking Rules 1998 – 2012 | December 3 | |
November 2012
| News & Events - November | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Date | View |
| SBP Promotes Itself on a Show specializing in Financial Information | November 29 | |
| SBP is a 100% Transparent Institution | November 29 | |
| Latin American Congress on Comprehensive Risk Management in Financial Entities | November 23 | |
| The SBP spoke on the Main Banking Rules | November 23 | |
| Goals reached and new challenges to face as the meeting of international leaders of banking supervision closes | November 16 | |
| XV ASBA ANNUAL ASSEMBLY INAUGURATED IN PANAMA | November 15 | |
| Third Quarter 2012 IBC Performance is Good | November 12 | |
| International Magazine Highlights Advances made by Panama towards XBRL | November 8 | |
| SBP Promotes its Banking Customer Service Office in the Mass Media | November 2 | |
| The Superintendency of Banks of Panama goes Red, White and Blue | November 2 | |
| Top Representatives of Banking Supervision will Meet in Panama | November 1 | |
October 2012
| News & Events - October | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Date | View |
| SBP will be closed in observance of All Souls Day and National Holidays | October 31 | |
| SBP Reduces its Ecological Footprint | October 31 | |
| X Orientation Seminar on the Banking and Trust Center | October 31 | |
| During World Savings Day, the SBP highlights Depositor Trust in the Banking System | October 31 | |
| Competitive Advantages of the IBC highlighted in Regional Magazine | October 24 | |
| Superintendency of Banks presented Achievements and 2012-2014 Strategic Plan to its Employees | October 23 | |
| SBP Participated in a Forum on International Arbitration and the Challenges of the TPA with the U.S. | October 23 | |
| Key Tools for Effective Communication” Workshop | October 23 | |
| SBP Senior Staff trained on Time Management and Leadership | October 22 | |
| The Regulation on Interbank Deposits is Updated | October 19 | |
| Second Job Fair at the Superintendency of Banks | October 19 | |
| SBP makes Presentation on the Performance of the Mortgage Sector in Panama to International Bankers | October 16 | |
| The Panamanian Office of Banking Customer Service, a role model for the region | October 16 | |
| Banvivienda attended an Update Training Program | October 15 | |
| Superintendency of the Securities Market appointed its Representative at the Superintendency of Banks | October 15 | |
| SBP makes donations to the Ministry of Health and the “Mi Pueblito” Tourist Center | October 12 | |
| Panama’s International Banking Center Maintains Positive Performance | October 11 | |
| The Activity of the International Banking Center keeps Increasing | October 11 | |
| SBP in Direct Communication with Banking Consumers in the Interior of the Republic | October 10 | |
| Panama promoted as the “Business Gateway to the Americas” | October 8 | |
| SBP reaches out to Universities in the Province of Chiriqui | October 3 | |
| SBP Committed to Preserving our Oceans | October 3 | |
| Domestic Private Deposits reached US$28.02 billion | October 2 | |
| SBP participates in the First Congress on Citizen Services 3-1-1 | October 1 | |
September 2012
| News & Events - September | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Date | View |
| Superintendent Met with International Organizations | September 28 | |
| SBP Seeks to Institutionalize its Social Responsibility Program | September 27 | |
| SBP presented New Fiduciary Strategies in STEP Latin America Conference | September 27 | |
| The SBP discussed Perspectives on Financial Inclusion in Panama | September 18 | |
| The Central American Council of Superintendents of Banks is recognized as an International Organization | September 17 | |
| Trainers are Continuously Trained | September 13 | |
| SBP talks on TPA Challenges and Opportunities for the Financial Sector | September 6 | |
| Colombia becomes a Cooperating Member of the Central American Council of Superintendents of Banks, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions | September 5 | |
August 2012
| News & Events - August | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Date | View |
| SBP participated in the 16th Hemispheric Congress on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism | August 23 | |
| Seminar on Unequal Bargaining and Conflict Resolution | August 23 | |
| IBC’s 2012 First Half Results Were Presented | August 16 | |
| Prelaunch of the SBP’s 15th Anniversary, amid motivation in the face of adversity | August 13 | |
| Study supports the Dynamism of the Construction Sector | August 13 | |
| Superintendency of Banks Presents Draft Budget to the National Assembly | August 6 | |
| Outstanding Performance of SBP Employees in the Seminar on Quality of Service in Public Management | August 6 | |
| South American Supervisors Sign Document on Cooperation and Exchange of Information | August 2 | |
July 2012
| News & Events - July | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Date | View |
| Banking Activity Report Highlights the Growth of IBC Deposits | July 31 | |
| SBP participated in the 7th Banking Center Forum | July 27 | |
| The IBC is operating in a positive domestic environment | July 27 | |
| Second Practical Training Session on MUSBER | July 27 | |
| New Member of the Board of Directors of the Superintendency of Banks is Designated | July 23 | |
| Superintendency of Banks Provided Guidance to Banking Clients in Panama and Colon | July 20 | |
| SBP Employees: Trained to Save Lives | July 18 | |
| The Superintendency of Banks of Panama recognized the work of the ABP and Mr. Mario De Diego, Jr. on the Association’s 50th Anniversary | July 17 | |
| SBP Presented and Trained its Banking Supervisors on the TeamMate Audit Management Software | July 16 | |
| Performance of the National Economy favors the Credit Portfolio of the National Banking System | July 04 | |
June 2012
| News & Events - May | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Date | View |
| Superintendency of Banks participated in important debates during the XXI Panama Banking Convention | June 29 | |
| Total Deposits in the Banking Center Reached US$59.25 billion | June 26 | |
| Superintendency of Banks Initiates training on Ethics | June 20 | |
| Board of Directors of the SBP appoints new Chairman and Secretary for 2012-2013 | June 15 | |
| Banking Center Deposits increased 12.3% through of March 2012 | June 13 | |
| Banking Center maintains a favorable trend during the First Quarter | June 6 | |
| SBP participated in the Inauguration of a Certificate Course at the Judicial School | June 6 | |
May 2012
| News & Events - May | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Date | View |
| SBP presents the advantages of Panama as an International Financial Center | May 30 | |
| Course on the Principles of Asset and Liability Management | May 29 | |
| Students received updated information on the SBP and the Banking Center | May 29 | |
| SBP includes New Statistics Reports providing additional detail on the Banking Center’s credit behavior | May 22 | |
| The Technical Standards Committee of the Central American Council of Superintendents held a meeting in Panama | May 18 | |
| SBP employees receive Update Training on Trusts | May 11 | |
| Superintendency of Banks opens its Banking Customer Service Office in Chiriqui | May 11 | |
| The Superintendency of Banks will be closed due to a Day of National Mourning | May 04 | |
| New Rule regulates the Contracting of Nonbanking Correspondents in Panama | May 02 | |
| Superintendency of Banks participated in Visa Inc.’s 2012 Forum | May 02 | |
| IMF Report Commends the Performance of the Financial Sector | May 01 | |
April 2012
| News & Events - April | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Date | View |
| Continued Growth demonstrates Soundness and Trustworthiness of the Banking Center |
April 27 | |
| SBP will be closed on April 30 due to the Labor Day Holiday | April 27 | |
| The Evolution of the International Banking Center presented at Regional Conference | April 26 | |
| The schedule of the Office of Banking Customer Service will be changed | April 26 | |
| Superintendency of Banks of Panama presents its 2011 Annual Report to the Economy and Finance Commission of the National Assembly | April 24 | |
| Meeting of the Technology Committee of the Central American Council of Superintendents of Banks, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions | April 24 | |
| Panamanian Banking Center with a Good Performance during January 2012 | April 4 | |
March 2012
| Description | Date | View |
|---|---|---|
| Banco Nacional de Panamá Will be Closed to the Public; the Rest of the Banks Will Follow Normal Schedules | March 29 | |
| The SBP will be closed on Thursday, April 5th and Friday, April 6th in Observance of Easter Holy Week | March 28 | |
| The IBC was promoted at the IADB Board of Governors Meeting | March 28 | |
| Regional Banking Supervision Specialists Participate in the NIIF Financial Instruments Course | March 22 | |
| Superintendency of Banks Participates in International Business Forum | March 19 | |
| The SBP participatesinthe Fair for the Day of the Consumer | March 16 | |
| March 15 World Consumer Day | March 13 | |
| Uniform Risk-Based Supervision Manual (MUSBER) Presented to the Banking Community | March 8 | |
| The Superintendency of Banks updates Security Rules for Banks | March 7 | |
| Popular Bank is Updated on the ITBANK Transfer System | March 5 | |
| Promoting Youth Entrepreneurship Programs | March 5 | |
February 2012
| Description | Date | View |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Executives of the Superintendency of Banks were updated on FATCA Implementation | February 23 | |
| Closing of Offices due to the Carnival Holidays | February 14 | |
| IBC Closes 2011 with 13.7% More than 2010 | February 14 | |
| The Superintendency of Banks of Panama Joins the Social Networking | February 7 | |
| Students from the University of Pennsylvania learn about Panama’s Role in Latin America | February 6 | |
| ASBA’s LX Board of Directors and IV Technical Committee Meeting held in Panama | February 2 | |
January 2012
| Description | Date | View |
|---|---|---|
| SBP will extend its Business Hours as of January 30th, 2012 | January 24 | |
| The Permanent Headquarters of the Executive Secretariat of CCSBSO is Inaugurated in Panama | January 23 | |
| Regular Meeting of the General Assembly of the Central American Council of Superintendents of Banks, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions | January 23 | |
| The Website of the Superintendency of Banks has a New Image | January 13 | |
| Level of Assets Reflects the Sustained Growth of the International Banking Center | January 11 | |
