The Superintendency of Banks of Panama issued a resolution granting an International Banking Licence to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia S.A., BBVA Colombia S.A., after verifying compliance with all requirements under applicable rules, formally admitting the bank to Panama’s International Banking Centre. The authorisation allows BBVA Colombia S.A. to operate through an office established in Panama and to conduct transactions that are perfected, consummated or take effect abroad, along with other activities previously authorised by the supervisor. The release notes that BBVA Colombia S.A. is part of the global BBVA group, whose holding company is BBVA S.A. of Spain, with operations in 25 countries.
Superintendencia de Bancos de Panama 2025-08-06
Superintendency of Banks of Panama grants an international banking licence to BBVA Colombia
The Superintendency of Banks of Panama granted an International Banking Licence to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Colombia S.A. (BBVA Colombia S.A.), allowing it to operate in Panama’s International Banking Centre. The licence permits BBVA Colombia S.A. to conduct international transactions and other supervisor-authorised activities. BBVA Colombia S.A. is part of the global BBVA group, headquartered in Spain.