BLX

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) is a multinational bank specializing in trade finance and related services for Latin America and the Caribbean. The bank provides short-term trade financing, working capital solutions, and treasury services to financial institutions and corporations engaged in Latin American trade. Bladex operates as a bank for banks, serving more than 200 financial institutions across the region while also providing direct credit to corporations. Founded in 1979 by Latin American central banks and headquartered in Panama City, Panama, Bladex has built expertise in trade finance, credit analysis, and risk management in Latin American markets. The bank participates in syndicated loans, export and import financing, letters of credit, and structured trade finance transactions. Bladex is owned by Latin American central banks, commercial banks, and other institutional investors, giving it unique regional relationships and market knowledge. The bank faces credit risks from Latin American borrowers, economic and political volatility in the region, and competitive pressures. Bladex maintains conservative underwriting standards and diversified portfolio across countries and industries. The bank continues to serve critical trade finance needs in Latin America.