The Superintendency of Banks of Panama presented its 2025 report on progress in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and counter-proliferation financing (AML/CFT/CPF) at an expanded meeting of the National Commission against Money Laundering. The update highlighted the rollout of an inspection cycle for obliged entities, the refresh of the banking sector Integrity Guidelines developed with public- and private-sector participants and the Inter-American Development Bank, and the completion of a pilot on account opening intended to strengthen sector competitiveness and improve customer experience. It also pointed to a continuous training plan for obliged entities and SBP staff, alongside participation in working groups and specialised committees focused on preventing financial crimes.
Superintendencia de Bancos de Panama 2025-12-18
Superintendency of Banks of Panama presents 2025 AML CFT CPF progress report covering inspections Integrity Guidelines update and account opening pilot
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama released its 2025 report on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and counter-proliferation financing, emphasizing a new inspection cycle for obliged entities and updated banking sector Integrity Guidelines. The report also noted a pilot project on account opening to enhance competitiveness and customer experience, and ongoing training for entities and staff.