Banreservas, an example of what the State can achieve

The financial results announced by Banco de Reservas are good news for the Dominican economy and proof that a state institution can be profitable, efficient, and competitive. With assets of RD$1.53 trillion and accumulated profits of RD$21,081.6 million as of the end of September 2026, Banreservas demonstrates that the State can also manage successfully when there is capacity, discipline, and a clear vision for growth.

These figures take on special importance as Dr. Leonardo Aguilera completes just over a year as executive president of the entity. Assets grew by 13.5% and profits by 17.6% compared to the same period of the previous year. Furthermore, between August 2025 and September 2026, the bank disbursed more than RD$376 billion in loans for families, entrepreneurs, and productive sectors. These are results that deserve recognition, both for the work of the current administration and for the effort of thousands of employees who have contributed to building the strength of this institution.

On the verge of celebrating its 85th anniversary, Banreservas leaves a lesson that goes beyond its profits. State ownership does not have to be synonymous with losses, bureaucracy, or poor services. A well-managed public company can compete, grow, and contribute to national development. That does not mean that everything is done or that good numbers eliminate the need for transparency, oversight, and accountability. It means that when an institution works, it must be recognized and ensured that its good practices serve as a reference for other State entities.

The performance of Banreservas and the results achieved under the administration of Leonardo Aguilera deserve to be valued, but they should also provoke a reflection on the functioning of the Dominican state apparatus. Not all public institutions are called upon to produce profits, but all have the obligation to offer quality services, correctly manage their resources, and respond to the needs of the population. The true merit of Banreservas lies not only in demonstrating that the State can do it well, but in making it clear that efficiency should not be an exception within the Dominican public administration.