The insurance market in Panama has been going through an important change since 2012. With the approval of Law 12 of 2012, a new legal framework was created to regulate the sector, replacing Law 59 of 1996. The old law was considered outdated by private and public sector players, and the new one seeks to raise the level of the Panamanian...
Double-digit GDP growth for four of the past seven years, moderate inflation and high employment have had a positive impact on Panama’s retail sector. According to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo, INEC), retail revenues increased by 19.1% between 2011 and 2012, outpacing those of other...
How will the expansion of Tocumen International Airport impact the wider transport sector?
Has the 2012 insurance legislation created conditions for international mergers and acquisitions?
Panama’s advantages as a regional base for Latin America are of primary interest to international distributors. Its location along some of the world’s busiest trade lanes, the Panama Canal, a dollarised economy, stable political environment, and tax and fiscal incentives have all contributed to Panama’s proven ability to attract international...
Is there room for further public-private collaboration in the transport and logistics industry?
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