Investing in Panama: the dollarised economy, bank deposits, bonds, real estate and the Qualified Investor visa, plus the risks expats should weigh.
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Key Facts
A dollarised economy. Panama uses the US dollar alongside the balboa, so dollar holders face no currency risk and there are no exchange controls.
A regional banking hub. Panama City hosts one of Latin America’s largest international banking centres, with many local and foreign banks.
Fixed deposits are popular. Term deposits (plazo fijo) are a common, conservative way to earn interest on idle cash.
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