According to the Banking Activity Report as of November 2021, new loans granted by the National Banking System (NBS) stood at USD 15.96 billion, which represents an increase of 17% versus the same period of 2020, when it reached USD 13.60 billion, i.e. USD 2.37 billion more.
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) participated in the “IV Convention on International Regulations” held by the Instituto Guatemalteco de Contadores Públicos y Auditores (IGPA – Guatemalan Institute of Public Accountants and Auditors).
The National Authority for Transparency and Access to Information (ANTAI, for its acronym in Spanish) qualified and certified the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) with a score of 100 for reaching the maximum level in the annual assessment that measures compliance with Law 6 on Transparency in Public Management.
The net loan portfolio of the International Banking Center (IBC) recorded a 1.9% growth, as of October 2021, by amounting to USD 72.83 billion, USD 1.35 billion more than that of October 2020, when it totaled USD 71.47 billion.
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) held the “2021 Journalist Training” for journalists specializing in the financial sector. The training was aimed at reinforcing knowledge on banking supervisory and regulatory matters.
The efficient and rational use of energy, the implementation of non-conventional technologies, and educational and outreach actions were the topics discussed at the meeting recently held between Dr. Yovani Barría, Project Coordinator of the National Energy Secretariat (SNE, for its acronym in Spanish) and members of the Energy Saving Committee of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP).
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama remains committed to share valuable information and experiences of the banking and fiduciary sector, with the help of renowned speakers, by holding the 19th Banking and Fiduciary Update Seminar entitled “The Challenges of an Inclusive Regulatory Framework in Judicial Management.”
