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Bladex will pay out a quarterly cash dividend of $0.385 USD per share on May 18. All stockholders as of May 3 will be eligible to receive the payment.

Banco de Bogotá brought its mobile office to 24 areas of Colombia last year to show those in remote areas how various offerings can help them manage money.

Findeter recognized Banco de Bogotá for financing an oncology unit at HOMI Foundation – Mercy Hospital in the capital that is helping care for children with cancer.

"Banagrario's business model is consistent with its key role for the development of the government's agricultural policy,” stated Fitch Ratings.

Alex Johnson of GFC Media Group called the event "a must-attend for anyone wanting to meet and do business with the region’s senior-level market makers."

Though the notes have a Baa1 rating with a stable outlook, Moody's has concerns over Sura's leverage, regional market volatility, and the immature capital markets of Latin America.

"Colombia is heavily underinsured. If you look at insurance penetration ... Colombia is about a quarter of where it should be," said John Nelson, chairman of Lloyd's of London.

"Colombia has one of the highest seismic hazards in South America," said Victor Roldán of RMS.

Recent upgrades to AIR's model have improved its ability to predict losses due to ground shaking and tsunamis.

Some of the funds will be devoted to improving fertilizer production, warehousing, and distribution in Colombia.