# Latin American banking sector trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-banking-sector-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-13T21:23:34.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: 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.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panama-banking-association-reports-shifts-in-international-banking-profits

### 2026-09-21: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latin-american-financial-institutions-report-capital-growth

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