The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) informs the public that, amid institutional mourning following the passing of Rafael Guardia Pérez (may he rest in peace) on July 22, it has acted swiftly and responsibly to reconfigure its Board of Directors.
The International Banking Center (CBI for its acronym in Spanish) has consolidated its role as a trusted regional platform for savings and investment. This is evidenced by its deposit portfolio, which totaled USD 113,163.7 million as of June 2025, representing a 6.74% increase (an additional USD 7,144.5 million) compared to the same period the previous year.
In order to strengthen the protection of banking consumers and align the regulatory framework with the country’s current economic reality, the Board of Directors of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) approved Rule 5-2025 dated July 15, 2025, through which Articles 199 and 208 of the Banking Law are updated.
Central American Financial Supervisors Enhance Their Capacity to Address Banking Crises
On July 10–11, the Regional Technical Assistance Center for Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic (CAPTAC‑DR) conducted the Supervisory Evaluation of Bank Recovery Plans Course in Panama City. The course was addressed to members of the Resolution and Crisis Management Committee of the Central American Council of Bank, Insurance, and Financial Supervisors (CCSBSO).
Panama’s Superintendency of Banks served as the host for the 115th Board Meeting of the Association of Supervisors of Banks of the Americas (ASBA), held from June 30 to July 3, 2025
The National Banking System (NBS) maintains a solid financial position at the end of May 2025, supported by appropriate risk management, prudent levels of solvency and liquidity, and reasonably positive operational performance despite a challenging international environment, according to the latest Banking Activity Report published by the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP).
The Financial Coordination Council (CCF) held last Tuesday its 2025 second ordinary meeting at the offices of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP), where strategic issues were addressed to strengthen and stabilize the national financial system.
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) issues Rule No. 4‑2025, dated June 17, 2025, “By which Articles 6 and 9 of Rule No. 1‑2011, which establish guidelines for transparency of information regarding the use of banking products and services, are amended.”
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) presented the results of the Pilot Plan launched in October 2024, initially involving four banks and later expanded to six banking institutions.
The Banking Activity Report (IAB) shows an increase in depositor confidence in the International Banking Center (CBI).
