Bank of the Year 2018 — Jamaica: NCB
Strong business growth and digital progress made this bank a winner
Bank of the Year 2018 — Honduras: Ficohsa
One of the country’s leading banks is investing in mobile access as it steps up efforts to reach underbanked customers
Bank of the Year 2018 — Guatemala: Banco Industrial
Careful lending practices and consumer-friendly technology laid a blueprint for the bank to pursue growth amid uncertainty
Bank of the Year 2018 — Paraguay: Itaú Paraguay
Retail banking in a strong economy provides a robust formula for this winner
Investment Bank of the Year 2018 — Colombia: BTG Pactual
The investment bank proved it could play among the country’s larger financial institutions when it secured mandates for several well-received transactions
Bank of the Year 2018 — Costa Rica: Banco Popular
Despite a decline in the country’s banking sector, the winner introduced eco-financing and new customer apps
Bank of the Year 2018 — Ecuador: Banco Pichincha
As external events intervene, the nation’s largest bank maintains a steady course
Bank of the Year 2018 — El Salvador: Banco Agrícola
A penchant for environmentally sustainable loans and a strong credit portfolio earned the bank market share as well as respect
Bank of the Year 2018 — Uruguay: Santander Uruguay
Santander snags this year’s award by supporting small businesses with loans and education
Bank of the Year 2018 — Trinidad and Tobago: Republic Bank
Acquisitions have contributed profits as the bank becomes a major player in the Caribbean
Bank of the Year 2018 — Peru: Banco de Crédito del Perú
The country’s largest financial institution maintains its leadership position and margins as the banking field becomes more inclusive
Bank of the Year 2018 — Panama: Banco General
The bank recognizes the benefits of adopting specialized services
Bank of the Year 2018 — Dominican Republic: Banco Popular
Loans to the all-important tourism industry serve as a strong foundation for consumer and commercial business for this year’s winner
Bank of the Year 2018 — Colombia: Bancolombia
Faced with a spate of past-due loans, the winner of this year’s award still expanded its credit portfolio and reduced risks
Bank of the Year 2018 — Chile: Santander Chile
A diverse portfolio, sustained income growth and a robust digital presence keep the bank at the top of its game
Bank of the Year 2018 — Central America, Nicaragua: BAC Credomatic
BAC is finding success targeting millennials throughout Central America with its banking app
Bank of the Year, Investment Bank of the Year 2018 — Mexico: BBVA Bancomer
Mandates across the bond, equity and lending markets ensured it remained at the forefront of Mexico’s investment banking sector
Bank of the Year 2018 — Chile: Banchile Citi
When financial markets welcomed a new Chilean president last year, this institution leveraged investor demand to complete large transactions across multiple disciplines
Investment Bank of the Year 2018 — Brazil: Itaú BBA
The investment bank remains at the forefront of all asset classes in Brazil, leading equity deals, project finance and the local currency bond market
Bank of the Year 2018 — Brazil: Bradesco
In a time of economic and political turmoil, Brazil’s banking sector has managed to post solid earnings growth. A priority for this year’s winner: rebuilding its loan portfolio
Bank of the Year 2018 — Bolivia: Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz
By building its loan portfolio and enhancing digital offerings, the Bolivian bank continues to strengthen its position as the country’s largest financial institution
Bank of the Year 2018 — Argentina: Banco Galicia
Banco Galicia has remained profitable despite Argentina’s economic turbulence and is on the lookout for opportunities in 2019
Bank of the Year 2018 — Scotiabank
This year’s winner doubled down on its long-term regional strategy with new acquisitions in the Andes and the Caribbean
Banks of the Year 2018
Leading banks in Latin America and the Caribbean pursued growth and deepened their digital transformation as the region emerged from an economic slowdown