Category: Panama

Although more Panamanian companies are eyeing local capital markets for financing, foreign issuers still dominate the landscape.

Panama City gained prominence as Latin America’s premier offshore banking center, but it’s not the only game in town anymore.

Although Panama is tantalizingly close to attaining investment-grade status, an upgrade may elude the country for some time yet.

For 91 years, the Panama Canal has virtually defined the country. Now a debate is underway over a $10 billion plan to widen the waterway so it can take bigger ships.

This year, LatinFinance has selected Banco General as bank of the year in Panama. While other big Panamanian banks aim to become regional players, Banco General has decided to expand […]

Panama’s economy ran out of steam four years ago and it is struggling to meet deficit targets. The country is looking for new sources of economic fuel but it needs a major boost soon.

After being blacklisted by an international task force for failing to cooperate with anti money-laundering efforts, Panama’s banking sector has regained some stature and is poised for growth.

Panama has not found it as easy as it had hoped to attract investment into areas once occupied by American troops. Development of the reverted areas has been plagued by false starts and delays.

Users of the Canal have enjoyed a smooth and efficient transition to Panamanian control. But tough investment decisions regarding expansion now loom.

Panama is struggling to convince the credit rating agencies and investors that it is correcting weaknesses in its fiscal and economic policies. But long-term investment opportunities are strong.