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Panama's Banco General income grows 58.9%

In 2008, Panama's largest private bank recorded an increase of 58.9% in its net income.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Prensa.com publishes: "By December 31st 2008, Banco General's net assets were valued in $7.908 million, $634 million more than 2007, an 8.72% increase."

"The loans portfolio was valued in $5.560 million, with home and commercial loans the products that grew the most..."

Source: Prensa.com

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March 2012

With average Return on Assets (ROA) of 2.30% and 20.28% on Equity (ROE) in 2011, there has been growth of 63% compared to profits in 2010.

Net earnings for January 2012 were $147 million, an increase of 62.9% compared to the same period in 2011, according to data from the Superintendency of Banks.

Panama: Banco General Increases Profits 17%

October 2009

Profits for the third quarter summed $50.3 million, 17.4% more than the same period of 2008.

Income for net loan interest and deposit operations increased 8% in the same period.

Laestrella.com reports: "Commissions and other incomes reached $19 million, a 26.3% increase. General expenses remained stable at $37 million".

Panamanian Cooperatives Increase Profits by 50%

May 2009

At the close of fiscal year 2008, net income was $18 million, according to the Panamanian Autonomous Cooperative Institute (IPACOOP).

There are currently 458 cooperatives, of which 86% closed with profits, said Ramón Rodríguez, IPACOOP deputy executive.

Wilfredo Jordán reported the deputy director’s statements: "Cooperative profits are recorded after discounting 35% for reserves or social support.

Metrobank: The Panamanian Bank with the Most Profits in 2008

March 2009

Among the banks with national capital, Metrobank had the highest net income growth (462%) during 2008.

For 2008, the bank reported $2.2 million in net income, an increase of 462% compared with 2007 which closed with $405,158.

According to Prensa.com, Rolando de León, vice president of the bank's treasury, said that "this exponential result is a direct consequence of the increase reflected by the balance in the loan portfolio which concentrates on the corporate and business segment and is our main business niche."