Deposits in multiple banks increase RD$122 billion in the first quarter

Santo Domingo.– The Association of Multiple Banks of the Dominican Republic (ABA) reported that the deposits of the public in multiple banks registered a growth of RD$122.8 billion during the first quarter of 2026. According to the entity's report, deposits increased from RD$2,499.6 billion in December 2025 to RD$2,622.4 billion at the end of March this year, reflecting, according to the ABA, the confidence of clients in the national banking system. The report, prepared by the Technical Directorate of the association, indicates that the increase was mainly driven by demand deposits, which increased RD$93.1 billion, equivalent to a growth of 20.7%. Likewise, savings deposits grew RD$13.1 billion, increasing from RD$1,013.8 billion to RD$1,026.9 billion, while term deposits increased RD$16.5 billion during the analyzed period.

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The ABA also indicated that the total liabilities of multiple banks reached RD$3.33 trillion in March 2026, for a growth of 3.5% compared to December of the previous year. Regarding assets, the report states that these amounted to RD$3.7 trillion, registering an increase of RD$120.3 billion, equivalent to 3.3%. The entity highlighted that the solvency ratio of multiple banking stood at 15.8%, a level higher than that required by the Monetary and Financial Law. The ABA stated that these results reflect the strength and stability of the Dominican banking system, as well as its capacity to continue supporting the country's productive activities in an international economic context marked by geopolitical tensions and global conflicts.