On January 20, 2026, Bladex finalized a US$150 million global syndicated loan arranged and bookrun by Nexent Bank N.V. The transaction drew participation from ten international institutions spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, including lenders from the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, India and Albania. The facility was negotiated under highly competitive terms, reflecting Bladex’s strong credit standing and continued access to diverse funding sources.

By engaging ten banks across four continents, Bladex has extended its network of wholesale funding partners into regions where it previously had no direct presence. The new loan complements the bank’s robust deposit base and aligns with its strategic objective to diversify its liability mix. Executive Vice President of Treasury and Capital Markets Eduardo Vivone highlighted that the transaction lays the groundwork for ongoing relationships, bolstering the institution’s resilience against regional liquidity shocks.

Chief Executive Officer Jorge Salas emphasized that the proceeds will support Latin American trade finance and corporate expansion, solidifying Bladex’s mission to act as a conduit between the region and global capital markets. Since its 1979 inception by the central banks of Latin America and the Caribbean, the bank has expanded operations to Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, the United States and, via a representative license, Peru. This latest transaction underscores Bladex’s status as a reference institution for cross-border liquidity solutions.