Rising capital, falling bad debt, and growing profits mark a year that also saw a debut cross-border bond, and a new pact with a regional leader
Category: 2014 November / December
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TRANSACTION BANKING MOBILE MONEY: Going digital
Widespread cellphone ownership in Latin America is bringing banks new clients — and new competitors. By Andre Puglie
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BANK OF THE YEAR HONDURAS
Falling bad debt and increasing capital levels give this firm an edge over rivals, but the sale of Citi’s local subsidiary will make for a worthy rival
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TRANSACTION BANKING REMITTANCES: New entrants
Increased competition and regulatory oversight
are creating a tough environment for retail money
transfer operators. By Raúl Gallegos
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BANK OF THE YEAR JAMAICA
Jamaica’s biggest bank bounced back from the volatility of a sovereign debt restructuring, and is even expanding regionally
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OBITUARY EMILIO BOTíN: Hard act to follow
A foresighted decision to enter Latin America, where Santander is now the region’s biggest bank, created a new powerhouse in global banking. By William Chislett
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BANK OF THE YEAR NICARAGUA
Growth in capital and profitability outpaced rivals, and the winner’s bad debt fell, despite fast loan growth
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PARTING SHOT: Think again
The decision on Argentina’s restructured debt exposes a large gap in the international financial architecture, says economist José Antonio Ocampo
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BANK OF THE YEAR PARAGUAY
Increasing branches and ATMs has helped the bank grow faster, and more profitably, than its competitors
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AWARDS: Banks of the Year 2014
Despite predictions that the operating environment will get tougher in the short term, banks in Latin America continue to invest, raise capital and grow. LatinFinance highlights the institutions that have done so most impressively.