The International Banking Center’s (IBC) net credit portfolio reached USD 100,088.9 million, representing a 5.5% increase as of October 2025 compared with the same period last year.

More than 500,000 savers will benefit this year.

More than 500,000 Panamanians will receive their Christmas savings, totaling USD 272 million in disbursements by the banks that make up the National Banking System (SBN). This figure reflects an 11% increase—or an additional USD 28 million and 59,565 new accounts, up 13% compared with the same period last year.

As part of its ongoing effort to promote awareness and training initiatives aimed at reinforcing the culture of compliance, the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) launched the 8th Awareness Workshop, “From Theory to Action: Effective Strategies for Preventing ML/TF/PFADM.”

The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) has updated the provisions of its existing Memorandum of Understanding with the Financial Services Commission of Montserrat, with the purpose of further strengthening consolidated and cross-border supervision of banks and banking groups regulated by both authorities.

As part of the official visit to the country, the mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was received by the Superintendent of Banks, Milton Ayón Wong, along with his technical team.

The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) held the Seventh Supervisory College of Grupo Financiero Ficohsa, for which it serves as home supervisor, with the purpose of advancing supervisory work through the exchange of information and experiences.

The International Banking Center (IBC) closed the 2025 third quarter with results that demonstrate structural strength and financial stability despite a challenging global environment. While financial margins have narrowed, banking system profitability remains solid, supported by effective risk management and broad geographic diversification.

The Superintendent of Banks, Milton Ayón Wong, participated in the 2025 Annual Meetings of the Association of Supervisors of Banks of the Americas (ASBA), held from October 21 to 24 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

As part of its commitment to transparency, financial system integrity, and inter-institutional cooperation, the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) conducted a series of training sessions focused on the prevention, detection, and investigation of financial crimes.

Technical staff from the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) actively participated in the 34th Latin American Trust Congress (COLAFI) 2025, held from October 1 to 3 in Antigua, Guatemala. This event brought together fiduciary and financial experts from across Latin American to exchange experiences and analyze the most relevant trends in the trust industry.