The Superintendency of Banks of Panama published its Banking Activity Report, showing continued expansion in the International Banking Center (CBI) as net lending reached USD 95,211.4 million at end-January 2025, a 7.9% year-on-year increase. The domestic loan portfolio also rose 4.6% to USD 61,694.6 million. CBI assets totalled USD 154,660 million, up USD 8,448 million (5.8%) versus January 2024, while deposits grew 4.5% to USD 108,795 million. By segment, trade credit increased 8.0% to USD 13,187 million and personal consumer lending rose 3.3% to USD 14,272 million. Accumulated profits reached USD 252.5 million (up 0.18%), with commission income up 7.26% to USD 264.1 million partially offsetting a 9.2% drop in net interest income to USD 268.4 million. Reported liquidity and solvency or capital adequacy metrics remained above regulatory minima, including liquidity of 56.7% (average 54.50%) versus a 30% requirement and solvency or capital adequacy of 15.34% (capital adequacy index 15.29%) versus an 8% requirement.
Superintendencia de Bancos de Panama 2025-03-14
Superintendency of Banks of Panama banking activity report shows International Banking Center net loan portfolio up 7.9% to USD 95,211.4 million
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama reported continued growth in the International Banking Center, with net lending reaching USD 95,211.4 million, a 7.9% increase year-on-year. CBI assets rose 5.8% to USD 154,660 million, while deposits grew 4.5% to USD 108,795 million. Liquidity and solvency metrics remained robust, exceeding regulatory requirements.