Santander Group vice chairman and chief executive officer José Ántonio Álvarez discusses the bank’s strategy in Latin America
Category: 2019 Banks of the Year Awards
Multilateral Institution of the Year: IDB Invest
Following a three-pronged approach, the multilateral has strengthened its social commitments
Bank of the Year Perú: Banco de Crédito del Perú
Steady, impressive growth and attention to risk factors boosted the bank’s prospects
Bank of the Year Paraguay and Bank of the Year Uruguay: Itaú
The Brazilian bank’s units in Paraguay and Uruguay posted strong results and pushed ahead with an aggressive digital strategy
Bank of the Year Panamá: Banco General
By adding digital to its diversification strategy, the bank maintains strength despite lower rates
Bank of the Year Nicaragua: Banco Lafise Bancentro
As Nicaragua faced its worst economic slump in decades, this bank maintained liquidity and steered through the financial headwinds
Bank of the Year México: Banorte
Following a high-profile merger, the new banking powerhouse reported profit increases
Bank of the Year Jamaica: National Commercial Bank
Buoyed by an expanding loan book and wider range of products, the bank’s improving results reflected better days in its home country
Bank of the Year Honduras: Grupo Financiero Ficohsa
Remittances and digital initiatives have combined to help the solid performer navigate the country’s turmoil
Bank of the Year El Salvador: Banco Cuscatlán
After a rebranding, the branch network expects to step up expansion — and profitability
