The Board of Directors of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama has issued a framework setting out guidelines for the establishment and management of a capital buffer for banks designated as locally systemically important, in addition to existing regulatory capital requirements. The measure applies to official banks and general licence banks identified as locally systemic. It enters into force on 1 July 2027, with an adjustment period available for affected banks to complete the applicable capital buffer requirement.
Superintendencia de Bancos de Panama 2025-08-12
Superintendency of Banks of Panama issues guidelines for a capital buffer for locally systemic banks
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama has issued guidelines for a capital buffer for banks deemed locally systemically important, supplementing existing regulatory capital requirements. This framework applies to official and general licence banks identified as locally systemic.