HSBC to Invest $7 Million in Panama

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The head of HSBC Panama announced the investment, adding that, "it is work in progress. What we are seeking is to enable customers to get access to all the bank's services," reports Prensa.com.

The process includes an image change, fitment of more ATMs and improvements to the services available online via Internet banking.

Currently the bank possesses 55 branches in Panama.

Source: Prensa.com

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