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Santo Domingo. – President Luis Abinader highlighted this Monday the stability and solidity of the Dominican financial system, whose assets exceed RD$4 trillion and register an accumulated growth of 85.6%, while he emphasized the advances in financial inclusion and user protection.
By the end of July 2025, the country's credit portfolio reached RD$2.3 trillion, growing at an annual average of 12.9%, with more than 2.6 million people accessing loans, 622 thousand more than five years ago. The Superintendent of Banks, Alejandro Fernández, indicated that these advances reflect sustained development and greater citizen empowerment.You may be interested in: Abinader: inauguration of the Pintura overpass is part of the decongestion plan
The solvency ratio of the Dominican financial system stood at 18.4%, far exceeding the regulatory minimum of 10% and positioning the country among the most solid in the region, while delinquency remains below the historical average, at 1.94%. During this administration, the Superintendency of Banks issued 86 regulations aimed at modernizing regulation, promoting efficiency, digitalization, and user protection. Among the achievements are the remote opening of accounts, facilities for MSMEs, and the strengthening of the ProUsuario Office, which has managed 26,734 claims, returning RD$634 million to citizens. In addition, the "Dinero Busca Dueño" program restored RD$342.6 million to savers affected by inoperative entities between 1989 and 2001, while digital security and fraud prevention campaigns strengthen confidence in the financial system. Within the framework of Press Week, Abinader also commemorated World Cerebral Palsy Day, highlighting the importance of inclusion and empathy towards people with this condition, and emphasizing the work of the "Nido para Ángeles" foundation in promoting their full development and well-being.
