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).
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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).
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).
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP), the Panama Banking Association (ABP), and international experts from the Inter-American Development Bank Group (BID Group) presented, during an event that brought together representatives from Panama’s financial sector, the updated Integrity Guidelines for the banking sector—an essential tool for strengthening trust and transparency within the country’s financial system,
Panama's top financial authorities have announced the launch of the Panama Financial Innovation Hub, a pioneering platform designed to foster dialogue between regulators and innovators in the financial sector, promote financial inclusion, and strengthen system stability.
The report highlights the resilience and strength of Panama’s banking sector towards a complex global environment.
The National Banking System (NBS) demonstrated remarkable operational and financial strength as of the end of the first quarter of 2025, reflecting its ability to adapt and manage prudently in an environment marked by tighter financial margins and high funding costs, according to the Banking Activity Report (IAB) published by the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP).
The net credit portfolio of the International Banking Center (CBI) recorded a notable 7.7% growth compared to the same period in 2024, reaching a balance of USD 95.663 billion—an increase of USD 6.844 billion from USD 88.819 billion reported last year.
As part of its ongoing e5orts and commitment to strengthen Panama's International Financial Center, the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) has developed strategies aimed at optimizing and streamlining the process of opening bank accounts in the country.
Operations of the International Banking Center (CBI) continue to strengthen, reflecting sustained expansion in its net credit portfolio, which reached USD 95.211 billion at the end of January 2025, marking a 7.9% year-over-year increase, according to the Banking Activity Report (IAB) issued by the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP).
On February 25, 26, and 27, 2025, a designated staff from the National Banking and Insurance Commission (CNBS for its acronym in Spanish) of Honduras visited the SBP with the objective of exchanging knowledge and experiences regarding the SBP’s best practices in key areas of consolidated supervision.