“We are going to go decisively into corporate (banking),” he said. “We are already the second largest consumer bank in the market and when we see a segment where we are not, we will surely enter,” he said.
The manager highlighted that when the American Citigroup acquired the bank, more than two decades ago, the bank served corporations through its brokerage house through the stock market.
“Clearly it is going to return (attention as a corporate bank) and it is going to be a competitor of the size and importance that it is in the rest of the markets,” said Romo. “So, if a vehicle is needed as a brokerage house, of course we are going to ask for it.”
While the plan to extend to business services is finalized, Banamex will focus its investments and efforts in 2026 on strengthening consumer banking through digital channels.
After the arrival of businessman Fernando Chico Pardo last September, Manuel Romo recalled that it was agreed to make investments in technology and customer experience.
“The bank is committed to being the bank with the greatest innovation, with the best experience in the market,” he assured.
Regarding the new digital competitors, which are increasingly asking for more banking licenses, Romo said that these raise the level of security for the market that is convenient for the entire financial system.
“It is very important to take care of the market because to the extent that there are events that take away clients’ confidence in depositing their money in banks, it affects the market,” he said.
