Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. (Bladex) | Company Profile - Revenue, Headcount, Tech Stack, Contacts

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) is a multinational bank headquartered in Panama City, Panama. It specializes in trade finance and economic integration for Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 1977 by a consortium of central banks and financial institutions, Bladex started operations in 1979 and became the first Latin American bank listed on the NYSE in 1992, a milestone that boosted its credibility and access to global capital markets.

The bank's main segments are Commercial, which focuses on trade finance, and Treasury, which handles deposits and investments. Bladex delivers short- and medium-term financing, guarantees, co-financing, and investment management solutions. Its clients include financial institutions, corporations, sovereign states, and state-owned entities throughout the region. Bladex remains committed to digital innovation and strong capitalization, as reflected by its Tier 1 Capital ratio of 19.6% at the end of 2023.