Banco PyME Ecofuturo

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Banco PyME Ecofuturo S.A.
Company type Public
Industry Banking, Financial services
Founded1999;25 years ago (1999) (as Ecofuturo F.F.P. S.A.)
Headquarters,
Area served
Bolivia
Products Consumer banking, corporate banking, finance and insurance, investment banking, mortgage loans, wealth management, credit cards,
RevenueIncrease2.svg Bs. 24.8 million (2023) [1]
Number of employees
1,403 (2024) [1]
Parent FADES
Website www.bancoecofuturo.com.bo

Banco Pyme Ecofuturo S.A. is a Bolivian financial institution that originated from Ecofuturo S.A. Private Financial Fund, founded in 1999. Ecofuturo was established through the collaboration of four Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) dedicated to supporting the development of micro and small enterprises in Bolivia.

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History

1999 – Beginning

Ecofuturo S.A. began its operations during a challenging period for the Bolivian economy, from 1999 to 2002, amid a national macroeconomic crisis. Despite initial financial difficulties, the institution achieved financial stability and sustainable growth in the following years.

2008 – primary shareholder

In 2008, shareholder IDEPRO transferred all its shares to Fundación para Alternativas de Desarrollo (FADES), making FADES the primary shareholder of Ecofuturo.

2014 – Transformation to Banco Pyme Ecofuturo

In 2014, Bolivia's Financial Services Authority (ASFI) issued a resolution mandating the transformation of Ecofuturo S.A. into Banco Pyme Ecofuturo S.A., a transition that allowed the institution to expand its services. This transformation enabled Banco Pyme Ecofuturo to offer a broader array of financial products, including trusts, foreign trade services, guarantee bonds, and credit cards.

Current Operations

As of 2020, Banco Pyme Ecofuturo celebrated its 21st anniversary, providing comprehensive financial services focused on meeting the needs of its clients and maintaining a commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Operations

As of 2014, Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz offers its services through 93 branches, more than 350 ATMs, as well as online and mobile banking platforms. It serves 457.791 clients in Bolivia. Some of its offered financial services include. Consumer Banking is the largest division in the company, and provides financial services to consumers and small businesses.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Memoria anual 2023" [Annual Report 30 June 2024](PDF) (in Spanish). Banco PyME Ecofuturo S.A. Retrieved 2024-11-04.