Alexandra Márquez-Massino Costa Rica 2017 General Manager, CoopeAnde

“We aim to strengthen the social and economic development of families and communities.”

Helio Fallas Venegas Costa Rica 2017 Vice President and Minister of Finance, Costa Rica

"We inherited a regulatory framework with outdated laws for both income and VAT taxes."

Paola Mora Tumminelli Costa Rica 2017 President, Banco de Costa Rica (BCR)

"BCR completed a pioneering launch with Kristal Banking, which offers financial services exclusively for women."

Elian Villegas Costa Rica 2017 Executive President, Instituto Nacional de Seguros (INS)

"Developing and implementing financial education is a key strategy for us."

Jean-Luc Rich Costa Rica 2017 Senior Vice-President, Scotiabank Central America

"What has changed is the exit of other international players, namely HSBC and Citibank."