Peru’s banking system is dominated by one bank that, far from resting on its laurels, continues to innovate and expand. Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP) leads in loans, with […]
Category: 2023 Banks of the Year Awards
Bank of the Year – Costa Rica: Banco Nacional de Costa Rica
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, […]
Bank of the Year – Uruguay: Itaú Uruguay
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 […]
Bank of the Year – Nicaragua: Banco Lafise Bancentro
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 […]
Bank of the Year – Colombia: Bancolombia
Bancolombia achieved the remarkable feat of growing its business despite facing one of the toughest operating environments in years. The bank provided more loans in the first half of 2023 […]
Bank of the Year – Panama: Banco General
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 […]
Bank of the Year – Ecuador: Banco Pichincha
A glance at Banco Pichincha’s financials is enough to make heads turn. The Ecuadorian bank saw a 50.9% growth in net profits to $169 million in the 12 months ending […]
Bank of the Year – Chile: Scotiabank Chile
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 […]
Bank of the Year – Mexico: BBVA Mexico
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 of the Year / Wealth Management Bank of the Year / SME Bank of the Year: BTG Pactual
Brazilian bank BTG Pactual has taken advantage of a move towards digital banking to expand its business to new segments of the market, as well as to reinforce its dominance […]