Net loan portfolios have strengthened as the leading driver of asset growth in Panama’s International Banking Center (IBC), reaching a balance of USD 99,476.2 million, an increase of 8.01% or USD 7,381.1 million.
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The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP), in partnership with Great Place to Work®, held the workshop “The Strategic Role of the Leader in Business and Culture” as part of its institutional and cultural strengthening strategy.
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) inaugurated the 23rd Banking and Fiduciary Update Conference entitled “Financial Evolution: AI and the New Legal Paradigm,” reaffirming its commitment to transparency, innovation, and legal certainty.
Staff of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) successfully completed the Micro Credential in Digital Transformation, a 240-hour academic program offered by the Universidad Santa María La Antigua (USMA).
The program took place from August 18 to 22, 2025, and denoted an important milestone in the technical and strategic strengthening of 29 staff members of this regulatory and supervisory authority.
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) presented its budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, totaling B/.29,850,000, to the Budget Committee of the National Assembly.
The Board of Directors of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) issued Rule 7-2025 of August 5, 2025, “Establishing guidelines for the constitution and management of a capital buffer applicable to domestic systemically banks.”
The Board of Directors of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) issued Rule 8-2025 dated August 5, 2025, “Whereby Articles 39, 41, and 42 of Rule No. 4-2013 on credit risk management and administration inherent in loan portfolios and off-balance sheet operations are amended.”
Superintendent of Banks Milton Ayón Wong met with United States Ambassador to Panama, Kevin Marino Cabrera, who was accompanied by Melanie Rose Carter, Deputy Economic Counselor at the U.S. Embassy.
With a firm commitment to reinforcing transparency, effective supervision, and the adoption of best financial practices, the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP), acting as the home supervisor, organized the 5th Supervisors’ College of the BiCapital Group Corporation on August 7 and 8, 2025.
The Sustainable Finance for Development (FISDE) initiative promotes practical solutions and guides for integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into financial regulation and supervision.
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) announces that, after verifying compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, it has issued Resolution SBP-BAN-R-2025-00416, dated July 11, 2025, granting an International Banking License to BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA COLOMBIA S.A. (BBVA Colombia S.A.)
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) delivered an academic lecture to 20 students from the Universidad Nacional de Trujillo—Peru, who were visiting Panama as part of an international training program organized by the School of Business, Logistics, and Tourism at Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (USMA).
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) was among the outstanding organizations at the recognition ceremony for the Reduce Your Corporate Footprint Program (RTH Corporativo), organized by the Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) through its Climate Change Directorate (DCC).
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).