About Us

Our Pathway

1980

1980Panama International Trust Corporation (PITCO) is founded, which would later become known as Assets Trust.

1984

1984Law No. 1 of 1984 is enacted, regulating the trust business in the Republic of Panama and replacing the previous Law No. 17 of 1941.

1987

1987Obtains a fiduciary license from the National Banking Commission (License No. 6-1987), currently the oldest non-banking fiduciary license.

1991

1991Corporate name changed to Assets Trust & Corporate Services Inc.

1998

1998The Superintendency of Banks authorizes the sale of the company’s shares to the current group of shareholders.

1998

1998Under its new management, it continues to serve its existing client portfolio while expanding its range of services and its client base both locally and regionally.

2016

2016Establishes its new offices in Costa del Este.

2023

2023Its subsidiary, Expansion Asset Management, Corp., obtains an investment manager license from the Superintendency of the Securities Market (SMV).

2024

2024Acquires a majority stake in Best Mortgages Panamá, a company dedicated to providing services related to the optimization of mortgage processes and disbursements in Panama.
Why Choose Us?

We act independently

Since we are not part of a banking group, we can offer greater flexibility in designing schemes tailored to wealth, business, or intergenerational planning goals.

Efficient and well-organized processes

Our operations adhere to established protocols for opening, managing, and overseeing trust structures. This enables us to deliver a flexible, systematic service with traceability at every step.

Multijurisdictional Capacity

We support structures involving assets, beneficiaries, or needs beyond Panama. Our understanding of the international environment, combined with partnerships with specialized firms, enables us to provide solutions with a global perspective.

Board of Directors

Guiding decisions to build a lasting legacy

At Assets Trust, our Board of Directors, as a governing body, along with each of our Directors, plays an active role in the company’s operations. Whether through their monthly meetings or the participation of their members in various committees—committees such as Prevention or Business Committees, board members contribute valuable experience and expertise to our operations and clients’ businesses.

María Teresa Díaz

Chairman

José Manuel Jaén M.

Secretary

Belisario José Porras

Treasurer

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