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Bladex´s 2023 Sustainability Report 2023
December 3, 2024We reaffirm our commitment to sustainability in the 2023 Report, showcasing progress in environmental, social, and governance integration to create value in the region.
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We announce our financial results for the third quarter of 2024.
October 29, 2024Bladex announces 3Q24 Net Profit of $53.0 Million, or $1.44 per share; annualized return on equity of 16.4% in 3Q24
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Bladex strengthens its team with Sergio Olarte as Chief Economist
October 9, 2024Bladex continues to consolidate its position as a key player in the economic development of Latin America and the Caribbean with the addition of Sergio Olarte, a renowned economist with more than 24 years of experience.
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Bladex Continues its Expansion in the Mexican Market
July 22, 2024With over 24 years of experience in Mexico, we are advancing our strategy to further strengthen our presence in the country.
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Bladex Selects CGI as Trade Finance Partner with CGI Trade360® Platform
July 18, 2024Bladex will become the first bank headquartered in Latin America to implement the CGI Trade360 platform, a platform utilized by global banks to support trade finance in over 85 countries across Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceanias.
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Bladex Joint Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for Interceramic Syndicated Loan
June 28, 2024We announce the successful structuring of a US$665 million syndicated loan facility for Internacional de Cerámica, SAB de CV.
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Bladex leads second successful syndication for Forum
June 14, 2024Bladex announced the successful closing of a US$100 million senior unsecured syndicated up to 3 years for Forum Servicios Financieros, S.A.
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Bladex leads successful syndication for Banco Promerica
June 17, 2024Bladex announced the closing of a US$100 million three-year syndicated facility in favor of the Guatemalan bank Banco Promerica, S.A.
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We celebrate a year of success at Bladex
April 20, 2024On April 17th, Bladex held its Annual Shareholders' Meeting in Panama City, during a record-breaking year for the Bank.
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2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
March 19, 2024Bladex announces its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 17, 2024, in Panama City, Republic of Panama.
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Bladex achieves record results
March 4, 2024Bladex´s net income for 2023 was US$166.2 million, 81% higher than the previous year and a record for the bank. Jorge Salas, president of Bladex, pointed out that all relevant financial metrics show a positive trend with record annual figures for the bank.
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Bladex's 2022 Sustainability Report
December 12, 2023We present a summary of our 2022 Sustainability Report, outlining our performance in the economic, social, and environmental performance, as well as our contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals."
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Bladex acts as Joint Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for AES Dominicana Renewable Energy
November 30, 2023Bladex announced the successful closing of a US$368 million A/B Loan Facility and US$27 million associated Debt Service Reserve Letter of Credit Facility.
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Bladex refuerza su compromiso con Colombia
November 27, 2023Bladex anunció su estrategia para ampliar y fortalecer su presencia en Colombia y contribuir, a través de su profunda experiencia y conocimiento de la región, en el financiamiento y expansión internacional de las empresas colombianas.
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Bladex, TC Latam, and Toesca launch Greenbridge Capital
November 22, 2023Bladex, TC Latam and Toesca announce the launch of Greenbridge Capital, a regional private lending platform, whose first factoring vehicle will be funded by Bladex.
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Bladex acts as joint lead arranger for Ecopetrol US$1bn term loan facility
September 13, 2023Bladex acted as Joint Lead Arranger and three additional financial institutions joined the facility including Deutsche Bank AG as Global Coordinator and Joint Lead arranger. The funds from the Facility will be used to fund Ecopetrol’s organic investment plan in 2023.
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Bladex and BTG Pactual lead syndicated loan for GeoPark Colombia.
August 17, 2023Bladex and Banco BTG Pactual S.A. – Cayman Branch announced today the successful closing of a US$80 million 2-year Senior Unsecured Committed Facility for GeoPark Colombia S.A.S.
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Financial Results: Second Quarter 2023
July 27, 2023In this second quarter of the year, our interest income reached US$160 million, reflecting a remarkable expansion of almost 150% year-over-year.
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Transforming plastic waste to rebuild a bridge in Puerto Caimito, Panama
June 30, 2023Under the slogan "One Team, One Community, One World," the institution continues to work to promote sustainable development in Latin America and to reinforce its commitment to ESG principles.
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Discover more about our strategic alliance with Komgo
May 25, 2023Don't miss the exclusive interview with our CEO, Jorge Salas, and Souleïma Baddi, CEO of Komgo, where they discuss in detail the importance of this alliance in promoting trade in the region.
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SMV authorizes registration of bonds to Bladex for up to US$300M
March 29, 2023Bladex registered a new Corporate Bond Revolving Program for an amount of up to 300 million US dollars.
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Fitch Assigns National Rating to Bladex
March 6, 2023Fitch Ratings has assigned Bladex long-term and short-term national ratings of 'AAA(pan)' and 'F1+(pan)'; respectively.
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Bladex successfully leads the first syndication for Banco Guayaquil S.A.
December 27, 2022Bladex announced today the successful closing of a US$89 million 3-year Senior Unsecured Amortizing Facility for Banco Guayaquil S.A.
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Bladex enters into a strategic alliance with TradeAssets
November 21, 2022Bladex has entered into a strategic alliance with Dubai-headquartered Fintech Innovations International DMCC, owner of the TradeAssets e-Marketplace for financial institutions.
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Bladex enters into a strategic alliance with Komgo
November 10, 2022Bladex has entered into a strategic alliance with Fintech company Komgo, becoming the first bank in Latin America to join this platform
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Bladex successfully leads the fourth syndication for Favorita Fruit
November 7, 2022Bladex announced the successful closing of a US$130 million 7-year Senior Secured Amortizing Facility (the “Facility”) for Favorita Fruit Co. Ltd.
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Bladex celebrates 30 years of listing on the NYSE
October 19, 2022The Latin American Bank for Foreign Trade (Bladex), was the protagonist of the traditional “bell” on the New York Stock Exchange, during the celebration of its 30th anniversary of listing on the NYSE.
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More than 180 persons participate in Bladex volunteer project
October 1, 2022Over 1,100 pounds of plastic were collected by volunteers of Bladex, from the beaches and mangroves of the community of San José, popularly known as Kosovo, in the township of Puerto Caimito.
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Bladex celebrates a successful track record of 10 years in the Mexican stock market
September 27, 2022Bladex recently celebrated 10 years of being part of the BMV Group, with its initial listing in March 2012 in this debt market.