As part of its commitment to strengthening the regulatory framework and ensuring the effective implementation of Rule No. 1-2026 on the Prevention of the Misuse of Banking and Fiduciary Services, the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) conducted a training session for representatives of banking institutions.

Growth in deposits, expansion of the loan portfolio, and stronger capital positions shaped the performance of the International Banking Center (IBC) as of August 2026. The IBC maintained a solid financial position, supported by regulatory liquidity and solvency indicators that remained above established requirements.

The Special Interest Compensation Fund Commission (FECI for its acronym in Spanish) held its second regular meeting on August 20, 2026. The Commission is composed of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP), which chairs it, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), and the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA).

The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) informs the public that, after verifying compliance with the requirements established under the regulations in force, it granted an International Banking License to BANCO BISA, S.A. (PANAMA BRANCH), pursuant to Resolution SBP-BAN-R-2026-00478, dated July 13, 2026.

The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) ranked 47th in the 100 Companies Ranking with the Best Corporate Reputation in Panama, compiled by SUMMA magazine. This represents an improvement of 13 places from the previous year, when the SBP ranked 60th.

The Board of Directors of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) approved Rule No. 7-2026, dated August 25, 2026, amending Articles 4 and 5 of Rule No. 4-2011, which establishes rules governing certain fees and surcharges charged by banking institutions. The amendments aim to strengthen transparency and ensure a balanced contractual relationship between banks and their customers.

The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) approved Rule No. 8-2026 and Rule No. 9-2026 to strengthen banking customer protection, promote greater transparency in financial services, and reinforce controls applicable to transactions conducted through electronic channels.

The Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) organized the 2nd Supervisory College of GNB Financial Group, with the participation of supervisory authorities from Paraguay, Peru, and Colombia, Group executives, and SBP technical teams.

Panama’s International Banking Center (IBC) continues to follow a growth path that reflects depositor confidence, the momentum of financial intermediation, and the soundness of the Panamanian banking system.

Depositor confidence and the continued expansion of lending activity continue to underpin the strength of Panama’s International Banking Center (IBC). At the close of the first half of 2026, Panama’s banking system recorded sustained growth across its main financial indicators, reaffirming its soundness, financial intermediation capacity, and strategic role as a regional financial hub.