Savings Bank conducted the First Real Estate Forum 2026 titled ‘Reinventing the Strategy of Success’, a significant event that brought together influential figures from the housing and construction sector. This meeting focused on analyzing the challenges, trends, and opportunities that the Panamanian real estate market will face in the coming years.
The purpose of the forum was to promote a more competitive, sustainable, and innovative vision for housing development in the country. Developers, economic analysts, business leaders, and representatives from financial institutions gathered to create a conducive space for discussion and the formulation of solutions that facilitate access to housing and promote real estate activity.
The forum program began with a panel titled “Transforming the landscape of the real estate market”, in which Rina Estrada, Regional General Manager of La Galería Inmobiliaria; Juan Pablo Palmieri, CEO and founder of Quiiven; and José Gabriel Montenegro, CEO of Consultora Internacional de Comercialización, participated. During this session, the experts addressed the relevance of technological adoption, the evolution of the customer experience, new business models, and regional expansion, all aspects that are redefining competitiveness in the sector.
Later on, economist Erick Molino Ferrer offered a thorough analysis of the national and regional economic environment for 2026, highlighting essential variables such as interest rates, housing demand behavior, foreign direct investment, and the main macroeconomic risks that will impact the real estate market in the future.
The closing of the meeting was led by Andrés Farrugia, General Manager of Savings Bank, who shared the institution’s strategic vision for 2026. Farrugia emphasized the need to strengthen access to housing, promote financial innovation, and consolidate the bank’s role as a catalyst for the growth of the real estate sector in the country.
Farrugia commented: “This forum is a demonstration of our commitment to Panama. When we bring together developers, experts, analysts, and the financial system in the same space, we generate knowledge, solutions, and actions that drive the real estate development of the country. We firmly believe in the potential of the sector to transform communities and improve the quality of life for thousands of families.”
The celebration of this forum reinforces Savings Bank’s commitment as a key player in energizing the real estate market, promoting financial inclusion, modernizing mortgage products, and encouraging multisectoral dialogue that drives sustainable growth, aligned with global trends.
With over 91 years of experience, Savings Bank has positioned itself as an essential bank for the Panamanian family, operating with over 60 branches, 300 ATMs, a mobile branch, and its virtual assistant A.N.D.R.E.A. Its mission focuses on offering efficient financial solutions, supported by technology and a team committed to integrity and quality in service.
Source: MiMub in Spanish