PAN CB Banking Transparency

Updated on: Oct 12, 2026

Latest Event


  • Oct. 6, 2026 Deadline Extension
  • On Oct. 6, 2026, PAN CB issued Circular 0103 on adoption of Agreement 9-2026.
  • The agreement extends the effective date of Agreement 6-2026 to Mar. 31, 2027, and adds an illustrative amortization table.
  • The aim is to give banks more time to adapt their operations and systems.
  • Agreement 9-2026 takes effect on its publication in the official gazette.

On Jul. 30, 2026, PAN CB informed on Regulatory Amendments.

  • PAN CB issued Circular 75 to report adoption of Agreement 6-2026, which amends Art. 9 of Agreement 1-2011 on transparency requirements for banking products, services.
  • Amendments Highlights
  • Updates the rules governing how banks must inform customers about interest rates, commissions, third-party charges, and the conditions of credit products.
  • Emphasizes on providing amortization tables so customers can clearly understand the terms of their financing throughout the life of the loan.
  • Effectiveness
  • New requirements enter into force on Oct. 22, 2026.
  • Oct. 6, 2026 Deadline Extension
  • On Oct. 6, 2026, PAN CB issued Circular 0103 on adoption of Agreement 9-2026.
  • The agreement extends the effective date of Agreement 6-2026 to Mar. 31, 2027, and adds an illustrative amortization table.
  • The aim is to give banks more time to adapt their operations and systems.
  • Agreement 9-2026 takes effect on its publication in the official gazette.
Regulators
PAN CB
Entity Types
Bank; BHC
Reference
Cir SBP-DR-2026-0103, 10/6/2026; Cir SBP-DR-2026-0075, 7/30/2026; Agreement 6, 7/22/2026
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Legal; Reporting
Countries
Panama
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking; Deposits; Loan; Payments
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Jul 30, 2026
Effective Date
Mar 31, 2027
Rule ID
308511
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Oct 6, 2026
Report Section
International