ABN AMRO in Colombia was established in 1997 and employs 115 full-time staff working in six branches in Bogotá (three branches), Cali, Medellín and Barranquilla. The diversity of awards and recognitions ABN AMRO wins reflects our commitment to the Latin American market:

• No.1 Latin American Bank in Capital Raising (Euromoney, October 2005)
• Latin American Infrastructure Deal of the Year (Brazil) (ProjectFinance, March 2005)
• Latin American Refinancing Deal of the Year (Chile) (ProjectFinance, March 2005)
• Best Corporate Deal Latin America (Venezuela) (EuroWeek, January 2005)
• Best High-Yield Bond Latin America (Venezuela) (Euromoney, January 2005)
• Latin American Loan of the Year (IFR Awards, December 2004)

With our Latin American presence and regional expertise, the bank brought supranational market issuers such as the World Bank and the Andean Development Corporation (CAF) to the domestic Colombian peso market. ABN AMRO made the first ever bond in local currency and offered it exclusively to domestic investors.

Our clients can expect the highest level of services, tailored solutions and the commitment to develop long-term relationships. ABN AMRO in Colombia has a fully established commercial banking license and a securities brokerage subsidiary that allows it to provide and deliver the full spectrum of corporate and investment products and services.

ABN AMRO has top dealing room capabilities which are recognised by the market. We are a major player in derivatives, professional trading markets including foreign exchange (spot and forward) and public debt securities. Through the securities arm, we give financial advice to assist and place corporate bond issues.

We maintain a broad global network for an extensive international presence, giving you the combined benefit of local knowledge and world-class skills in both developed and emerging markets. For more detailed information, please click on the links below:

• Sector Expertise
• Integrated Product Offering

"It was very important that ABN AMRO was not only able to offer the broad range of services that we would expect, but also that they have the ability to provide these in a truly integrated manner. They understand the combination of financing options that best fit our business requirements."
Catalina Crane, CFO at the Federacion Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia