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Hacienda Urges Sofipos to Tighten Controls as Rapid Growth Exposes Weaknesses

Mexico’s finance ministry flags worsening capital, profitability, delinquency metrics across fast‑growing Sofipos.

Overview

  • At the AMS convention in Jiutepec, SHCP official Alfredo Navarrete pressed Sofipos to reinforce internal controls and improve governance to safeguard the system.
  • Sector expansion has been sharp to June 2025, with clients rising from 17.5 million to 28.9 million (65%) alongside assets up 44.4% and credit up 41.2% year over year.
  • Prudential indicators deteriorated as capitalization fell from 233.6% to 170.7%, the non‑performing loan ratio reached 10.3% in Q2 2025, and profitability slid to −32.7%, with figures skewed by a few large institutions.
  • Authorities signaled a review of the regulatory framework to strengthen supervision, set capital standards and align with international norms such as Basel III, alongside pushes on digitalization and saver protection.
  • The CNBV’s June 13 intervention in CAME remains a flashpoint as affected savers protested outside the event and reported a September 5 meeting with the CNBV’s new chief and SHCP officials to pursue solutions.