The Superintendency of Banks of Ecuador reported that Roberto Romero von Buchwald assumed office as Superintendent of Banks following an official swearing-in ceremony at the National Assembly on 27 January 2025, setting out priorities for the supervision of the country’s financial system and social security sector. Romero von Buchwald highlighted a focus on transparency and efficiency in overseeing financial institutions to support the stability and soundness of the economic system. He also said supervision would extend to entities responsible for social security, with an emphasis on protecting citizens’ rights, strengthening regulation and control policies, and modernising supervisory processes through greater use of technology to improve efficiency and transparency.
Superintendencia de Bancos de Ecuador 2025-01-29
Superintendency of Banks of Ecuador swears in Roberto Romero von Buchwald as Superintendent
Roberto Romero von Buchwald has assumed office as Superintendent of Banks in Ecuador, emphasizing transparency and efficiency in financial supervision. His priorities include enhancing regulation and control policies, modernizing supervisory processes with technology, and extending oversight to social security entities to protect citizens' rights.