The sector also reported a total of 1.1 million credit union members.
New banking guidance unveiled to ease financial burdens, including waiving ATM fees, expediting money transmission, and waiving late fees.
"There is a very direct link between domestic violence and the risk of losing a home,” said Ariadna Godreau, executive director of the nonprofit.
The agency determined Athena’s failure to comply with licensing requirements under Puerto Rico laws.
The deal will be accounted for as a treasury stock transaction.
Popular will report an after-tax gain of approximately $131 million.
The transaction has received regulatory approval.
The recent result was down from the $218 million on record for the same year-ago period.
The bank reported growth in several segments.
The banking executive recognized the challenges affecting the island, such as skyrocketing electricity costs and the increase in cost of living.
The fund's investments will range from $250,000 to $1 million in companies from the seed stage to pre-IPO.
In connection with the transaction, Popular will add some 165 employees and contractors from Evertec.
Banesco USA received a capital injection from the U.S. Treasury.
The Dominican community represents 16% of Puerto Rico’s population.
The project will be financed through a capital investment made by Banco Popular.
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