Day: May 8, 2018

Panamanian banks maintain an increase in profits

According to the last report from superintendence, the Panamanian banks maintain an increase in profits. Reduction in external loans, deposit capture, and growth of domestic credit are the drivers of the profits of the International Banking Center in Panama. The Panamanian banks recorded a profit of US $ 390 million at the end of February 2018, which represents a growth of 19.1%, compared to February 2017, when reached US$ 327 million. This result is attributed to the ability to generate profits through operational income, which continues to reflect a positive growth trend, characterized by the capture of local deposits of ... Read more