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.

Panama’s International Banking Center (CBI) closed year 2024 with solid financial performance, reaffirming its position as one of the fundamental pillars of the country’s financial system. These findings were presented during the results briefing event, where a 6% growth in assets was highlighted, reaching USD 156,392.8 million, along with an 8.2% increase in profits, reflecting the sector’s resilience and adaptability in a complex global economic environment.

The International Banking Center (IBC) of Panama reaffirms its position as an essential pillar of the national financial system and a regional benchmark, strengthening the confidence of depositors and investors through its excellent operational and financial performance. This is highlighted in the Banking Activity Report (BAR) as of November 2024, issued by the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP).

The credit portfolio of the International Banking Center (IBC) reached USD 94.859 billion, reflecting an interannual growth of 8.9% compared to the same period in the previous year, which stood at USD 87.096 billion, according to the Banking Activity Report (BAR) issued by the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) as of October 2024.

The Board of Directors of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) has appointed directors Rafael Guardia Pérez and Adriana Raquel Carles as Chairperson and Secretary of the board, respectively.

During the Ordinary Meeting of the General Assembly of the Central American Council of Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institution Superintendents (CCSBSO), held in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, from December 4 to 6, 2024, the Superintendent of Banks of Panama, Milton Ayón Wong, assumed the Vice Presidency of this important regional organization.

In 2024, Panamanians' Christmas savings reached a historic total of USD 244 million, benefiting 445,133 savers. This result marks a 15% growth compared to the previous year, indicating a stronger commitment from families toward financial planning.

The operations of Panama’s International Banking Center (IBC) continue to evidence steady credit growth. Over the past year, the credit portfolio increased by 9.1%, reaching a total of USD 94.1 billion, while total assets rose by 6.9%, surpassing USD 150 billion for the first time.

The Superintendency of Banks of Panama organized the seventh Supervisory College of the Promerica Group, bringing together representatives from this important financial group to present their corporate strategies related to their business.