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Latin American banking sector trends

Overview

In September 2026, specific financial institutions in Latin America reported growth. In Panama, Caja de Ahorros increased its primary capital to B/. 330 million by capitalizing retained earnings to support growth strategies. In Peru, Caja Piura reported equity exceeding S/ 1,032 million and net profits of S/ 207.3 million, marking a 30% year-on-year equity growth.

By October 2026, reports from the Panama Banking Association indicated a slight downward trend in profits within Panama’s International Banking Center (CBI). Profits reached 1,445 million as of July 2026, a decrease of less than 1% compared to 2025. However, the sector showed continued expansion in other areas, with total deposits in the CBI reaching 121 billion dollars and ongoing growth in assets and credits.

Entities

Asociación Bancaria de Panamá · Ernesto Boyd · Caja Piura · Andrés Farrugia · Javier Bereche

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Panama Banking Association reports shifts in international banking profits

    Panama Banking Association leaders report that while CBI profits saw a slight decline in July 2026, assets, credits, and deposits continue to grow, reaching 121 billion dollars.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Latin American financial institutions report capital growth

    Caja de Ahorros in Panama increases primary capital to B/. 330 million, while Peru's Caja Piura reports equity exceeding S/ 1,032 million and significant annual growth.

Sources

capital.pe · dataclave.com.ar · destinopanama.com.pa · dinero.com.sv · elnacional.com.do · elnorte.com.co · proactivo.com.pe · revistaleapanama.com · rionegroahora.com · rnv.gob.ve · walac.pe