Bancolombia, a major player in Colombia’s financial sector, has announced a significant change in its corporate structure. The bank plans to create a new holding company called Grupo Cibest. This move aims to bring Bancolombia in line with global financial industry standards. The new holding company will oversee all of Bancolombia’s businesses, both financial and […]
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