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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
The National Bank has put out to tender construction of a new branch in Tamarindo, Guanacaste Province.
Summary of the works, according to the tender specifications:
The project consists of construction of a building for a National Bank branch in Tamarindo, Guanacaste province. It includes all works described in the plans and specifications prepared by the consulting firm CONDIS.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Only the Banco Popular plans to open ten new offices, the rest have plans from only one or two openings.
For the banks Nacional BCR, BCT, Lafise and others, it will be a year of moderate growth and their plans will be to participate in new developments or strategic communities.
Friday, November 4, 2011
According to experts, more branches do not mean a larger banking population.
While the number of bank branches in the country has grown significantly, the number of Guatemalans who have a bank account is less than 25%.
Experts in the field, such as the economist Julio Estrada, say that one of the main advantages of the population being involved in banking is access to credit, which enhances a country's development.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Banco Nacional de Costa Rica is putting out to tender the construction of a building for the Liberian branch and site for the regional management of Guanacaste Puntarenas.
The specifications state:
Friday, July 29, 2011
The National Bank of Costa Rica (BNCR) has put out to tender the construction of a new building in Naranjo.
The new structure will be located on land owned by the National Bank, situated in the canton of Naranjo, Alajuela province, across from the southwest corner of the park.
Friday, June 17, 2011
As part of its expansion plan, the bank will invest in the construction of five new branches.
The recent opening of branch number 21 on the Gran Via is part of the plan.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
The National Bank (Banco Nacional in Spanish) if putting out to tender the refurbishment and expansion of its Agency Building in San Pedro, Montes de Oca.
The remodeling and expansion included in the tender contract is to be carried out in the same building where the Agency currently operates the Banco Nacional de Costa Rica in San Pedro de Montes de Oca, opposite Kennedy Park in San Pedro, San Jose.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
In the last ten years the number of banks operating in the country fell by 52.6%.
According to information from the Superintendency of Banks (SIB), in 1999 there were 38 banks operating in the country, dropping to 18 in 2010. In contrast, sector earnings rose 1736.7%.
Bankers and financial analysts agree today that the financial system is stronger.
Friday, August 6, 2010
The Colombian banking group is planning to open a local banking unit in Panama in order to benefit from the country's economic growth.
Bancolombia's CFO told the Wall Street Journal that it hopes to satisfy the growing demand for credit to finance Panama's infrastructure projects.
An article on emii.com comments that, "the new Panamanian branch will finance local individuals and companies in the country. Presently, the Colombian bank is operating an offshore bank in Panama, which offers services for foreigners".
Thursday, July 29, 2010
The investment responds to a change in the branch infrastructure with greater movement in the country.
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.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Within its national expansion process, the banking entity opened 8 new branches.
CEO Jaime Moreno explained they based their decision in the expectative that Panama will continue growing as a center for international financial transactions.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
The banking institution will shift its focus from corporate clientele to retail banking.
Gilberto Serrano, Lafise manager, explained that in 2010 the bank will grant more loans for home and auto buying, as well as consumption. They plan to open more branches and hire experienced staff in this area.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
By opening its 11th branch, Grupo Financiero G&T Continental now features 600 locations in Central America.
The new Salvadoran branch is located at Shopping Mall Aventura Plaza, and will offer services in financing, investment, treasury, commerce, cash management and corporate and individual advising.
Monday, November 9, 2009
It is located in Santa Rosa de Copán, and it is HSBC's first one in the west of the country.
In its new offices, the bank will offer corporate and consumer banking services, as well as packaged products.
"Santa Rosa de Copán is one of Honduras most important development centers.
Friday, October 2, 2009
'Banco General Costa Rica', 100% subsidiary of Panamanian Banco General S.A., inaugurated a new branch in the country.
The bank entered Costa Rica's market in May 2009. This new branch is located in Curridabat, in the capital city of San Jose.
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