Moody’s Local reports Panama has the lowest credit growth in Central America
This article is a summary of reporting by La Estrella de Panamá. Originally published November 4, 2026.
According to a report from Moody’s Local, Panama currently records the slowest credit expansion among Central American banking systems. However, the country maintains positive momentum in financial health, as the report notes a notable improvement in credit quality indicators and a reduction in overdue loans.
"A pesar de su bajo crecimiento, Panamá figura entre los sistemas bancarios que han mostrado mejoras en sus indicadores de calidad crediticia. Moody’s Local destaca que los créditos vencidos disminuyer ..."
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According to a report from Moody’s Local, Panama currently records the slowest credit expansion among Central American banking systems. However, the country maintains positive momentum in financial health, as the report notes a notable improvement in credit quality indicators and a reduction in overdue loans.
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