In the last decade, Puerto Rico’s banking institutions have become more proactive when it comes to detecting and reporting suspicious possible money laundering activity to local and federal authorities.
Looking to lend a hand to Puerto Rico nonprofits, Oriental Bank & Trust is taking a different approach to its Individual Retirement Account program this year, launching Tuesday a product that lets customers who open an account choose an organization that will benefit from a cash donation from the bank.
BBVA Puerto Rico revealed its annual results Tuesday, reporting $32 million in net income for the 12-month period ended Dec. 31, 2011, equivalent to a 384.3 percent year-over-year growth.