Quijano & Associates and Quijano Trust Corporation participated in the 35th Latin American Trust Congress (COLAFI 2026), held from October 7th to the 9th, at the Hilton Panama Hotel. The event brought together leading professionals from the banking, financial, legal, and fiduciary sectors across Latin America to exchange knowledge, examine emerging trends, and discuss developments shaping the future of the trust industry.

Representing Quijano Trust Corporation were Marcos Tuñón, Fiduciary Affairs Manager; Vicente Gutiérrez, Fiduciary Operations Analyst; Carolina Medina, Compliance Officer; as well as Vianney Cerrud, Compliance Analyst from Quijano & Associates.

Organized by the Latin American Federation of Banks (FELABAN) and the Banking Association of Panama, the congress featured discussions on legal certainty in trust structures, corporate governance, regulatory developments, compliance, risk management, and the role of trusts in economic development. The program also explored technological innovation, artificial intelligence, asset tokenization, and the evolving applications of fiduciary structures in capital markets and family wealth planning.

Integrated Legal and Fiduciary Solutions

With more than 65 years of experience, Quijano & Associates, together with Quijano Trust Corporation, offers clients an integrated approach to legal and fiduciary services, combining legal expertise with specialized trust administration, operational support, and compliance capabilities.

This combination enables us to address complex client needs from multiple perspectives, providing coordinated solutions that consider legal, regulatory, administrative, and fiduciary requirements.

Our multidisciplinary approach is particularly valuable in an increasingly sophisticated business environment, where effective trust structures require not only sound legal foundations but also efficient administration, rigorous compliance procedures, and a thorough understanding of evolving regulatory standards.

Professional Development as a foundation for Service Excellence

The participation of our fiduciary operations and compliance professionals in COLAFI 2026 reflects the importance we place on continuous professional development across every level of our organization.

Access to current industry knowledge, regulatory developments, and regional best practices strengthens our team’s ability to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and deliver precise, responsive, and personalized service.

The congress also provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives with industry specialists and strengthen relationships within the Latin American fiduciary community.

Through the combined capabilities of Quijano & Associates and Quijano Trust Corporation, our clients benefit from an integrated service model supported by experienced professionals, ongoing technical development, and meticulous attention to detail.

Our international perspective, multidisciplinary expertise, and personalized approach allow us to provide legal and fiduciary solutions tailored to the needs of clients operating in Panama and across international markets.