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Perspectives for the Mexican economy have brightened in 2023. Credit growth has been significant while demand for investment products is on the rise.  No bank has fared better in this […]

Digital transformation is nothing new for banks around the region, but Banco Nacional de Costa Rica has found a way to give it a new twist.   Over the past year, […]

Brazil’s Nubank has repeatedly beat market expectations in 2023, posting impressive profits while expanding its client base.   Its recent bounce back comes after a challenging 2022 for Latin American’s largest […]

After a difficult 2022, profits at Banco Itaú Uruguay started to recover momentum in the second half of last year. And in 2023, they got significantly better.   The Uruguay subsidiary […]

Banco Sudameris made a splash in the Paraguayan banking market by acquiring a rival to become the largest lender in the country in 2023.  The bank made the leap by […]

Nicaragua’s Banco Lafise Bancentro smashed a number of records in the past year.   The bank, which will celebrate 40 years in 2025, saw the biggest jump in net profit last […]

If it’s true that the banking sector faced a tough first half of the year, it seems Banco do Brasil never got the memo.  The Brazilian state-owned bank cruised to […]

Panama’s Banco General has never had a moment quite like today, building on its already strong performance to reach new milestones.  The largest domestically controlled institution, Banco General’s net profits […]

Guatemala’s Banco Industrial continues to expand the distance that separates it from other banks in this Central American country.   The bank made major gains in the 12 months ending in […]

Chile’s banking sector has had a torrid 2023. And in such an environment, many lenders have had their investment in digitalization and efficiency put to the test.   Arguably none have […]