COIn 2025, Colombia’s financial sector saw a consolidation of power among 13 major financial conglomerates, following the merger between Canadian Scotiabank and Colombian Davivienda under the Grupo Bolívar umbrella. While Sura-Bancolombia remains the largest entity, Grupo Bolívar experienced significant growth across assets, deposits, and net worth. However, overall profits for the 13 conglomerates dropped by 21.4% compared to 2024, largely due to losses at Coomeva and reduced earnings at Grupo Cibest (Bancolombia). The decline was influenced by factors such as the sale of Banistmo, performance issues at Grupo Bicentenario, and rising interest rates. Despite lower inflation and declining interest rates late in 2025, which boosted credit availability, experts predict challenges ahead in 2026 due to higher borrowing costs and increased competition in savings accounts.
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