Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (Argentina)

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A., incorporated in 1999 as a holding company for the historic Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires (founded in 1905), is Argentina’s largest domestically owned private financial group, headquartered in Buenos Aires. The company operates through a diversified portfolio of subsidiaries, including Banco Galicia, Naranja X, Galicia Seguros, Fondos FIMA, Galicia Securities, Inviu, Nera, and Galicia Ventures, offering a wide range of services such as retail and corporate banking, consumer finance, insurance, asset management, investment banking, and digital financial solutions. Its most recognized brands—Banco Galicia and Naranja X—are leaders in banking and fintech, respectively, with Naranja X being the top card issuer in Argentina. The group’s ownership is led by the Escasany, Ayerza, and Braun families through EBA Holding, controlling 17.5% of capital stock and 51.5% of voting rights, while Class B shares are publicly traded on BYMA and NASDAQ. The company pioneered several financial innovations in Latin America, including being the first Argentine bank to access the Eurobond market and list ADRs on NASDAQ. In 2024, it expanded significantly by acquiring HSBC Argentina, reinforcing its leadership in the financial sector and its commitment to sustainable development and digital transformation.