Citibank Bank Honduras
in Central America
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The management of intangible assets such as reputation and brand, are a key part of good corporate governance.
The practice of good corporate governance should be a common rule for all types of enterprises, including family businesses, because it allows an increase in the availability and terms of securing financial resources and better agreements with other stakeholders.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
The institution will also change its business strategy focusing now on MSMEs.
The name change will be formalized in March 2011.
"At a press conference the main directors of Banco Popular presented the financial recovery process, the strength of its foreign shareholders and the ability to provide credits to MSMEs," reported El Heraldo on its website.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Fitch Ratings reported that the risks to regional banks during the current crisis are growing and represent a major challenge for 2009.
The combination of reduced credit expansion, fund restrictions and increasing loan provisions have limited the profits of most banks and it is expected for these factors to continue to pressure the results in the coming months.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Fitch Ratings reported that the risks to regional banks during the current crisis are growing and represent a major challenge for 2009.
The combination of reduced credit expansion, fund restrictions and increasing loan provisions have limited the profits of most banks and it is expected for these factors to continue to pressure the results in the coming months.
Friday, February 6, 2009
From abundance to scarcity: Challenges faced by Central American banks in an
environment of tight liquidity.
After having been hit hard by the US mortgage crisis in 2008, large US and international banks have considerably weakened, in some cases escaping from bankruptcy only thanks to strong government intervention. Such an event has eroded the public’s confidence in the financial system worldwide.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
From abundance to scarcity: Challenges banks face in an environment of little liquidity.
After losses caused by the real estate crisis in the United States in 2008, big American banks and those from other developed countries have been greatly weakened and, in some cases, have only escaped bankruptcy thanks to help from their governments. This situation has contributed to the erosion of confidence in the financial markets at the global level.
Friday, August 22, 2008
In Fitch's opinion (in the Special Report), the complex economic environment in the region is starting to have an effect on the performance of the banks in Central America.
"Results for the first half of 2008 indicate that the slump in the economy and the increase in inflation have weakened the quality of bank assets," indicated the report. "Possible increases in international and local interest rates to try to control inflation will complicate this situation," the report continues.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Citibank Honduras, which belongs to the American Citigroup, started to operate today and is the result of the merger of two other banking institutions with Central American capital.
"Cuscatlan bank and Banco Uno bank have successfully completed their merger, and from now on will be called Citibank Honduras," indicated a paid ad published today in the press.