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Banco LAFISE

Banco LAFISE

BankingNo. 2 in NicaraguaNicaragua
Founded
1991
Headquarters
Managua, Nicaragua
Ticker
n/a
Sector
Banking

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History

Grupo LAFISE (Latin American Financial Services) was founded in 1985 by Nicaraguan banker Roberto Zamora, and its Nicaraguan bank, Bancentro, opened in 1991. The group expanded into banking, insurance, and investment businesses across Central America, the Dominican Republic, and other markets.

Business model

Banco LAFISE offers personal and business banking, trade finance, and digital banking services, and the wider group provides insurance, securities brokerage, and other financial services.

Market position

Banco LAFISE is one of Nicaragua's three largest banks, alongside Banpro and BAC Credomatic.

Country impact

LAFISE is one of the most prominent Nicaraguan-founded financial groups with a regional presence, and its lending to agriculture and trade supports key sectors of the economy.