The Brazilian bank’s units in Paraguay and Uruguay posted strong results and pushed ahead with an aggressive digital strategy
Category: Awards
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
Bank of the Year Ecuador: Banco Pichincha
Despite Ecuador’s economic challenges, the bank is achieving growth and
continues to strengthen its position
Bank of the Year Dominican Republic: Banco Popular Dominicano
Innovation, including a new “bank without tellers” prototype, is designed to help the bank attract new customers
Investment Bank of the Year Colombia and Investment Bank of the Year México: Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Complex dealmaking bolstered the advisor’s standing in two countries, where it worked on eye-catching deals
