Colombia Banking Sector Report 2021-2022

The year 2020 was particularly harsh for the global economy following the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Colombian economy experienced its first recession since 1999, with GDP contracting by 6.8 y/y. The banking sector was no exception to the negative trends in the overall economy and suffered an increase in non-performing loans together with a deterioration in profitability due to a rise in provision expenses to cover potential losses coming from loan write-offs. However, high levels of capitalisation and liquidity of banks, coupled with a bold monetary policy by the Central Bank, allowed companies in the sector to remain solvent and highly liquid. Low active interest rates and several credit programmes launched by the federal government helped the sector to expand its loan portfolio despite strains in credit and financial markets following the COVID-19 crisis.​

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the banking sector for Colombia. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the banking sector in Colombia
• Access forecasts for growth in the sector
• View key data on assets, liquidity and profitability in the sector in Colombia
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Colombia
• Build a complete perspective on the trends around deposits, loans and interest rates in Colombia
• Ascertain Colombia’s position in the global sector
• Assess market share by bank
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Colombia
• Build a clear picture of trends and issues for subsectors (consumer finance, mortgage lending and deposits)

See below for a complete table of report contents: