The 89th Banking Convention, held in Mexico and organized by the Association of Banks of Mexico (ABM), presided over by Emilio Romano, concluded with a generally positive balance. The convention provided an opportunity for discussions between the banking sector and Mexican financial authorities on various pertinent issues ahead of the official program. This included detailed explanations about the banking sector's work, aimed at enhancing the lawmakers' understanding of current banking operations and challenges.

Amid the constructive dialogues, concerns remained surrounding the presence of representatives from U.S. institutions like the Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) accredited in Mexico. Their involvement is significant, especially following issues that arose in the previous year, leading to heightened caution among convention participants. This backdrop made the existence of regulatory bodies at the event particularly important for discussions on compliance and banking regulations.

Moreover, specialists in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) took advantage of the gathering to engage with these U.S. officials, sharing ideas and insights into best practices within the field. Conversations also focused on the new platform the banking sector intends to implement regarding information exchange, emphasizing the need for effective cooperation in preventing money laundering and maintaining financial integrity.