Manuel González Martínez elected president of Felaban Risk Committee

Economist Manuel González Martínez, technical director of the Association of Multiple Banks of the Dominican Republic (ABA), has been unanimously elected president of the Latin American Risk Committee (CLAR) of the Latin American Federation of Banks (Felaban). His term will span from 2026 to 2028.

The election took place during the 11th CLAR meeting held in Guatemala, with representatives from various nations including Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, and the Dominican Republic.

During his leadership, González Martínez intends to focus on regulatory research and the implementation of Basel III standards within the Latin American banking sector. His agenda will also prioritize analyzing credit, market, operational, and liquidity risks, alongside environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of addressing cybersecurity, digitalization, and the integration of artificial intelligence in banking activities.