The Superintendency of Banks of Guatemala, in accordance with Article 19 of the Law on Banks and financial groups, has authorized the purchase by Grupo Financiero Ficohsa of 90% of the shares of Banco Americano, S.A.
Ficohsa Financial Group (GFF) Ficohsa Bank's main shareholder, is the bank with the most capital in the Honduran financial system and Ficohsa Insurance is the largest company in Honduras in terms of net premiums and the sixth largest in Central America.