El Tiempo

79 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Colombian consumer credit costs rise ahead of Christmas, relief delayed · Colombian consumer loan rates increased, with meaningful relief not expected before late 2027.
• Colombia earthquake insurance payouts rise 17% to 1.26 trillion COP · Fasecolda reports earthquake insurance payouts reached 1.26 trillion COP as of 30 October 2026.
• Davivienda President Javier Suárez Discusses Davibank Integration · Davivienda completes Davibank integration, reaching 19% Colombian financial market share.
• María Fernanda Suárez appointed first female Banco de Bogotá President · Banco de Bogotá names María Fernanda Suárez its first female president after 156 years.
• Colombian stock exchange rebrands to Bolsa de Colombia for regional alliance · Colombian stock exchange rebrands to align with Chile and Peru exchanges under nuam.
• Bancolombia updates Mi Bancolombia app with new card management tools · Bancolombia launched an app update enabling credit card installment adjustments for 15 million users.
• Colombia completes record $5.2B international sovereign bond issuance · Colombia issued $5.2B in international bonds, closing 2026 external budget financing.
• BBVA Colombia expands operations via three recent financial transactions · BBVA Colombia launched payments, fintech lending, and sovereign bond placement operations.
• Colombian bankers propose low fiscal cost housing access solutions · Top Colombian bank leaders presented low-cost housing finance proposals at 2026 construction congress.
• Bogotá announces free motorcycle riding courses for women residents · Bogotá Mobility Secretariat will host free motorcycle training for women on 24 October 2026.
• Colombian firm Clevercel launches 3B COP crowdfunding round on a2censo · Refurbished tech company Clevercel seeks 3 billion COP funding via the a2censo platform.
• Banco de Bogotá and BID Invest launch $70M MSME financing agreement · Banco de Bogotá partners with BID Invest to fund small businesses and Amazon sustainability programs
• Nelson Javier Alarcón appointed president of Colombia's CUT union federation · Colombian trade union confederation CUT names former Fecode leader Alarcón as president.
• Colombia Fintech backs government cash limits, pushes digital payment expansion · Colombia Fintech supports government cash restriction proposals and advocates wider digital payments.
• Davibank to merge with Davivienda starting November 1, 2026 · Davibank will integrate its banking business into Davivienda beginning November 1, 2026, following regulatory approval.
• Colombian regulator approves Davibank integration with Davivienda · Superfinanciera authorized transfer of Davibank banking operations to Davivienda.
• Bancolombia signs 4-year union deal with 10.15% pay raise for 11000 staff · Bancolombia agreed 10.15% first year pay rise and improved benefits with worker unions.
• Colombia approved to borrow €497 million from German KfW bank at reduced rates · Colombia received parliamentary approval for €497 million loans from German development bank KfW.
• Colombia removes 30% foreign investment cap for pension funds · Government of Abelardo De La Espriella lifts 30% foreign investment limit for pension administrators.
• Boyacá's Comfaboy partners with Tpaga for digital subsidy system · Comfaboy launches a digital wallet partnership with Tpaga to modernize subsidy distribution for over 200,000 workers.
• Carf president warns Colombia faces fiscal risk without immediate IMF action · Carf head Juan Carlos Ramírez assesses Colombia's ongoing IMF financing negotiations
• CAF allocates $1 billion to combat 'super El Nino' risks in Latin America · CAF will initially allocate $1 billion to support vulnerable populations against a potential 'super El Nino' in 2026-2027.
• BBVA Adds 640 Oxxo Stores to Banking Network in Colombia · BBVA expands its banking network in Colombia by integrating over 640 Oxxo stores for cash transactions.
• Colombia central bank raises rate 25bps prioritizing inflation control · Banco de la República increased its policy interest rate to 12.25% on 2026-09-30.
• Colombia Central Bank Raises Interest Rates to 12.25% Amid Mixed Signals · Colombia's central bank unexpectedly raised interest rates to 12.25%, signaling a shift in monetary policy despite weak economic data.
• Colombia's Central Bank Raises Interest Rates to 12.25% Amid Inflation · Colombia's Central Bank raised the policy rate to 12.25% to combat high inflation.
• Colombia to initiate formal IMF dialogue to address public finance crisis · President Abelardo De La Espriella confirmed Colombia will start formal talks with the IMF to solve public finance difficulties.
• Colombian Central Bank Weighs Keeping Interest Rates at 12% Amid Inflation Concerns · Analysts expect Colombia's central bank to maintain its 12% interest rate despite inflation pressures.
• Colombia government seeks IMF bailout amid historic fiscal crisis · Colombia's government initiates IMF negotiations to resolve its historic fiscal crisis.
• Lotería de Cundinamarca announces no jackpot winner for Sept 28, 2026 · Lotería de Cundinamarca reported no jackpot winner for the September 28, 2026 draw.