The economic globalization, as a consequence of the evolution of financial markets, creation of new products, competitiveness and technology advances have also brought along the globalization of transnational economic crimes, such as money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

The Superintendency of Banks – Panama by regulations consistent to international standards and effective banking supervision has managed keep the image of Panama’s Banking Center as a leader in Latin America, thus prevailing the responsibility and commitment with banking services users; in terms of actions to be undertaken to operate and carry out smoothly legal activities that promote our country’s economic and social development.

This environment allows the national and international community to continue benefiting from the vocation and competitiveness of Panama as a place of secure, transparent, reliable and protected financial services from illegal activities.

Inside: Norms for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism.


Anti Money Laundering Legal Framework

Inside: Laws, Executive Decrees, Rules, Resolutions published on the Official Gazette, and Circulars issued by the Superintendency of Banks.


Transparency Program

Inside: Program for the Improvement of the Transparency and Integrity of the Panamanian Financial System


Risk of Money Laundering of Financial Instruments, Users, and Employees (in Spanish)


IMF Assessment


Related Sites

Inside: Related websites