Banks of the Year 2016
Leading financial institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean have successfully negotiated a tricky economic background and now have their sights set on the digital revolution
AWARDS: Investment Bank of the Year Mexico
Despite currency volatility and uncertainty over monetary policy and US elections, this bank has carved out some landmark transactions
AWARDS: Bank of the Year Trinidad & Tobago
The lender kept profits and lending strong despite a tough period for the local economy
AWARDS: Bank of the Year Uruguay
The undisputed market leader in Uruguay has posted another strong year
AWARDS: Bank of the Year Venezuela
In a highly challenging market for financial institutions, this year’s winner stands out for controlling costs and advancing digitally
AWARDS: Investment Bank of the Year Chile
Despite losing key executives this year, Banchile-Citi remains a leader in debt and equity capital markets transactions in Chile
AWARDS: Investment Bank of the Year Colombia
This bank leveraged its capabilities across markets to lead important capital raising exercises for local companies
AWARDS: Multilateral Development Bank of the Year
The regional lender leveraged its investment grade status to raise debt in multiple currencies, while increasing its loan portfolio
AWARDS: Bank of the Year Mexico
Amid a difficult year, this year’s winner diversified its revenue sources, posted improved numbers and rolled out new options for its customers
AWARDS: Bank of the Year Nicaragua
Capitalizing on sustained growth in the local economy, Lafise Bancentro has lifted profitability
AWARDS: Bank of the Year Peru
Few banks in Peru rode the country’s heady growth in recent years like this one
AWARDS: Bank of the Year El Salvador
In a down year, Banco Agrícola has managed to limit its losses and remain at the top of El Salvador’s banking sector
AWARDS: Bank of the Year Guatemala
The lender managed political turbulence and continues to set its sights on a US initial public offering
AWARDS: Bank of the Year Jamaica
The Jamaican financial institution is expanding in regional capital markets and insurance
AWARDS: Bank of the Year Costa Rica & Bank of the Year Panama
This year’s winner shone above its peers in Panama and grew its loan portfolio in Costa Rica
AWARDS: Bank of the Year Argentina
Investors have flocked to the lender’s shares as it maintained an extended run of profit growth while the political backdrop shifted course
AWARDS: Bank of the Year Bolivia
Amid a tough regulatory environment, the institution has grown profits and assets
AWARDS: Bank of the Year Caribbean & Bank of the Year Dominican Republic
A shift in emphasis has started to pay dividends, as BanReservas fortifies its capital base and focuses on lending to the private sector
AWARDS: Bank of the Year Central America & Bank of the Year Honduras
Ficohsa has consolidated its position as the top bank in Honduras as it continues to expand across the rest of Central America
AWARDS: Bank of the Year Chile
With a solid funding base and steady lending growth, Santander Chile is prepared to keep growing despite tighter regulations
AWARDS: Bank of the Year Colombia
The oldest financial institution in Colombia has outshone peers despite a tough political and economic backdrop