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.
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) joined the 40th Latin American Congress on Banking Security (CELAES 2025), held in Panama on October 2 and 3 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel Convention Center.
According to the Banking Activity Report (IAB) issued by the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP), the net credit portfolio of Panama’s International Banking Center (CBI) strengthened its position as the main driver of asset expansion, recording a 7.80% increase as of August 2025 and reaching a total of USD 99.61 billion compared to the same period last year.
In an emotional recognition ceremony, the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP), in partnership with Infoplazas AIP, celebrated the commitment and dedication of community facilitators who, through financial education, are transforming lives across the country.
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) successfully concluded the SBP Innova 2025 Hackathon, a four-week initiative designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and innovation among its employees.
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) held a roundtable discussion on Rule 3-2025, which introduces key amendments to Rule 4-2010 regarding the external audit of banks.
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) hosted a training session for banking employees aimed at strengthening customer service across the national banking system.