Amauri Castillo

Amauri Castillo is a prominent figure in the Panamanian financial sector, currently serving as the Superintendent of Banks at the Superintendencia de Bancos de Panamá (SBP) since January 2020. He holds a bachelor's degree in law and political science from the Universidad de Panamá and has over 20 years of experience in banking and financial regulation.23

Professional Background

Before his current role, Castillo was the Secretary General of the SBP from April 2004 to December 2012. He has also acted as an external advisor on legal and regulatory matters, focusing on promoting Panama as an International Banking Center and defending international financial services.12 His extensive experience includes participation in various boards of directors for banks and financial institutions, as well as being a founding partner of a law and advisory firm, Amauri Castillo & Co..24

Key Contributions and Roles

In addition to his responsibilities at the SBP, Castillo is actively involved in several national and international financial forums. He has served as a delegate and speaker on topics such as anti-money laundering, banking regulation, and corporate governance. He is also the Chairperson of the Financial Coordinating Council and the National Commission against Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, and Financing of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.25

Vision and Goals

Upon taking office, Castillo emphasized the need to enhance public confidence in Panama's banking system and to modernize financial regulations to adapt to current realities. His agenda includes improving service quality in banking processes and implementing new technologies.34

Castillo's professional affiliations include membership in the Panama Bar Association and the Panamanian Association of Business Executives (APEDE), reflecting his commitment to corporate governance and legal standards in the financial sector.24