Bank of Communications among the world’s leading financial institutions
Bank of Communications ranked ninth largest in the world by Tier 1 capital, according to an annual survey by The Banker, a publication of the Financial Times Group. The ranking is based on rigorous evaluation of the world’s leading financial institutions, focusing on net worth, profitability and asset quality, among other benchmarks.
AUM grows 106% to BRL 3.1 billion since 2022
Assets under management (AUM) reached BRL 3.1 billion in 2025, for growth of 106% since 2022. BOCOM BBM Asset Management manages seven funds structured to deliver consistent medium- and long-term results to clients, based on our experience in investment management, macroeconomic research, and robust credit analysis and monitoring.
International investment grade rating reaffirmed
In September, Moody’s Investors Service reaffirmed BOCOM BBM’s global-scale local- and foreign-currency deposit ratings of “Baa3”. With this assessment, the Bank consolidated its 2024 achievement of investment grade. The award also placed BOCOM BBM among the select group of Brazilian financial institutions with investment grade in this category. In May, Moody’s Local Brazil reaffirmed its rating of “Aaa.br” with a “stable outlook”, the best possible credit rating in this category. More details can be found on page 11.
Cooperation in financial markets
In May we were in Beijing to attend a conference on Advancing Financial Opening-Up: Ushering in a New Chapter of China-LAC Cooperation. The event was part of the China-CELAC Forum held to strengthen cooperation between China and the 33 members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). BOCOM BBM Executive President Alexandre Lowenkron was one of the guest speakers invited to participate in a round table on Financial Market Openness, Collaboration and Outlook. Our Executive Vice President Cassio von Gal was also present.
Local currency financing
BOCOM BBM Executive President Alexandre Lowenkron took part in a High-Level Seminar on Local Currency Financing at the annual meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) held in July during the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The seminar featured leaders of global financial institutions who discussed challenges and opportunities for local currency financing as an innovation and sustainable development tool. Lowenkron highlighted the role of these solutions in strengthening local markets and fostering economic resilience.
Consistent progress of payment system
In October we attended the Annual Conference of the Brazil-China Business Council (CEBC). The 2025 edition discussed the future of bilateral cooperation in strategic areas such as innovation, sustainability and payment systems. BOCOM BBM Executive Vice President Leonardo Oliveira participated in a panel session on innovation and supply chains, stressing the growth in transactions via the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), which facilitates the use of Renminbi (RMB) in international settlements. Their volume has practically quadrupled since 2023, and the RMB has become one of the foreign currencies most traded in Brazil.
Green finance and sustainable agriculture
We reinforced our commitment to agriculture and action in the sector by participating in the 5th Brazil-China Dialogue on Green Financing and Sustainable Agriculture held in November in São Paulo. Leandro Omena, head of Large Corporate and China Desk at BOCOM BBM, took part in a panel session on sustainable financing and technological cooperation, emphasizing the strategic role of financial institutions in structuring green bonds and fostering bilateral relations. The event was promoted by the Brazil-China Business Council (CEBC) and China’s Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS), with the support of the São Paulo State Federation of Industry (FIESP), the Mato Grosso Association of Soybean and Corn Producers (Aprosoja–MT), the People’s Government of Fengtai District (Beijing), and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).
Participation in Expert XP
We attended Expert XP 2025, the world’s leading investment festival, held in July in São Paulo. Throughout the three-day event we welcomed visitors to our booth, where we presented BOCOM BBM’s products and services, and held meetings with clients and partners. Our senior executives and members of our staff also attended to help welcome visitors and talk about the universe of finance. More than 45,000 people participated in the event, according to the organizers.
Commitment to agribusiness
In July we held a meeting with clients who grow cotton to share knowledge and talk about the political and macroeconomic outlook. The event featured presentations by Executive President Alexandre Lowenkron and Executive Vice President Leonardo Oliveira, with contributions from other BOCOM BBM executives and CAC Consultoria, a political consultancy. The initiative highlights our commitment to agribusiness, a strategic sector for the Brazilian economy and strengthens our relationships and partnership with our clients.
Artificial intelligence
In November we held the first edition of AI Case Talks – Learn & Share, an in-house event dedicated to the sharing of experiences in the day-to-day use of AI at BOCOM BBM. Professionals from various departments presented practical cases showing how AI tools are optimizing our processes and improving results. The initiative exemplified our commitment to innovation and collaboration, while promoting the importance of digital transformation as part of our corporate culture.
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Career Fair at UFRJ
In March we took part in the Career Fair hosted by the Polytechnical School at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Our participation aimed at informing students about internship and training opportunities, summer jobs, and Young Apprentice programs. Our executives also shared their knowledge and experiences with students at a workshop entitled “Building a modern data ecosystem for the AI era, with practical cases” and a talk on “Financial market applications of AI and machine learning”.
Visit by ALFA students
In November we were visited by a group of students from PUC-Rio’s Applied Finance Laboratory for a talk about our Treasury Department. The meeting reinforced our commitment to the development of young talent and the fostering of knowledge exchanges between academia and the financial services industry.
PUC-Rio Financial Market League
In June we welcomed students in the PUC-Rio Financial Market League to our Rio de Janeiro head offices. The undergraduates attended a talk on credit analysis, and participated in a Q&A session about the activities conducted by BOCOM BBM’s Credit Analysis Department.
Recruiting event at USP
We attended the 35th Integration Workshop, Latin America’s leading higher education student recruitment fair, held in August at the University of São Paulo’s Engineering School (POLI-USP). The event is designed to build bridges between university students and the job market. During the fair, visitors were able to find out all about our opportunities for professional development and sign up for our Talent Bank.
integration and quality of life
Road running races
We believe taking care of people also involves encouraging them to socialize and improve the quality of their lives. In 2025, members of BOCOM BBM’s staff participated in two road races: the New Balance Run in Rio de Janeiro, and the Netshoes Run in São Paulo. The participants’ involvement strengthened even farther our commitment to integration, wellness, and pushing one’s limits.
10 years of the Panda Cup
In 2025 we celebrated the 10th edition of the Panda Cup, a multisport tournament created to promote cooperation among members of BOCOM BBM’s staff (#TimeBOCOMBBM) on a day devoted to relaxation, health and fitness. Team members from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo took part in the event, which was held in May. One of the novelties was the debut of the Women’s League. The schedule included men’s and women’s soccer, beach volleyball and beach tennis, as well as music and open-air activities.
Hugo Calderano makes history
2025 was a historic year for athlete Hugo Calderano, who is sponsored by BOCOM BBM. In April the Brazilian won the Table Tennis World Cup, held in Macau, China. He is the first table tennis player from the Americas to achieve this feat. In October, he secured his sixth individual title at the ITTF Pan American Championships. Amid so many tournaments, we welcomed Calderano to our Rio de Janeiro headquarters for a chat and integration with our staff.
We have sponsored Calderano since 2020 and continue to follow his achievements closely, reaffirming year by year our commitment to sports in Brazil.
