Panamanian Banking Industry increases assets by 35.5%

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As of May 2008, the consolidated assets of the International Banking Center (CBI) totaled 73.7 billion Balboas, an increase of 35.5%; while on a bank-only basis, the assets continue to show a growing trend with a balance of 61.2 billion Balboas, representing an increase of 28.6%

Source: Superintendency of Banks of Panama

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