Strong business growth and digital progress made this bank a winner
Category: Banks of the Year Awards
Bank of the Year 2018 — Honduras: Ficohsa
One of the country’s leading banks is investing in mobile access as it steps up efforts to reach underbanked customers
Bank of the Year 2018 — Guatemala: Banco Industrial
Careful lending practices and consumer-friendly technology laid a blueprint for the bank to pursue growth amid uncertainty
Bank of the Year 2018 — Paraguay: Itaú Paraguay
Retail banking in a strong economy provides a robust formula for this winner
Investment Bank of the Year 2018 — Colombia: BTG Pactual
The investment bank proved it could play among the country’s larger financial institutions when it secured mandates for several well-received transactions
Bank of the Year 2018 — Costa Rica: Banco Popular
Despite a decline in the country’s banking sector, the winner introduced eco-financing and new
customer apps
Bank of the Year 2018 — Ecuador: Banco Pichincha
As external events intervene, the nation’s largest bank maintains a steady course
Bank of the Year 2018 — El Salvador: Banco Agrícola
A penchant for environmentally sustainable loans and a strong credit portfolio
earned the bank market share as well as respect
Bank of the Year 2018 — Uruguay: Santander Uruguay
Santander snags this year’s award by supporting small businesses with loans and
education
Bank of the Year 2018 — Trinidad and Tobago: Republic Bank
Acquisitions have contributed profits as the bank becomes a major player in the Caribbean
