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PANAMA OPENS THE DOOR TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OPERATORS

An opportunity is taking shape in Panama. The Government is moving forward with the process to select a specialized international operator for two strategic airports: ?  Enrique Malek International Airport — David ?  Scarlett Martínez...

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PANAMA: BANKS MUST CLEARLY DISCLOSE HOW MUCH A LOAN WILL REALLY COST

Agreement No. 6-2026 of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama Starting October 22, 2026, banking institutions must provide customers, free of charge, with a detailed loan amortization and payment schedule for approved loans, allowing them to know from...

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NEW DECREE OF THE SUPERINTENDENCY OF BANKS

THE BANK DOES NOT LEND YOU MONEY TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE; IT LENDS YOU MONEY TO MONETIZE YOUR IMPATIENCE AND TURN YOUR DREAMS INTO DEBT The recent decree issued by the Superintendency of Banks of Panama once again brings to the forefront a fundamental...

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AGREEMENT No. 7-2026 OF THE SUPERINTENDENCY OF BANKS OF PANAMA

New Limits on Banking Fees and Greater Protection for Financial Customers August 25, 2026 | Effective Date: January 4, 2027 The Board of Directors of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) approved Agreement No. 7-2026, which amends Articles 4...

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Are you aware of the new due diligence rules applicable to corporate structures in Panama 2026?

The recently issued Agreement No. 1-2026 of the Superintendency of Banks of Panama (SBP) comprehensively updates the standards applicable to the prevention of money laundering, terrorist financing, and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of...

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Panama’s banking sector warns of higher borrowing costs

The Panama Banking Association is warning that global economic volatility, rising prices for goods and services, and geopolitical tensions continue to put pressure on inflation. This environment could lead to a higher cost of money and increased interest...

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Panama: MEF Publishes Regulations for Law 526 on Economic Substance

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has approved and published the regulations implementing Law 526 of May 28, 2026, which establishes economic substance requirements applicable to entities incorporated or domiciled in Panama that are part of a...

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CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE

MADAM PRESIDENT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JUSTICE — FULL COURT PRESENT I, RODRIGO JULIO MOLINA ORTEGA, attorney-at-law, duly licensed to practice law under Professional License No. 1434, with professional address at Calle La Rotonda...

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How much does it cost to retire in Panama?

Panama is one of the favorite places to retire in the world. For the eleventh time is in the number one spot, of the best places to retire according to the Global Retirement Index. There are so many advantages, but for retirees, there are more. If you...

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