ASOCIACION NACIONAL DE LA EMPRESA PRIVADA (http://www.anep.org.sv/)
Founded
in September 1966, ANEP, a private entity that promotes the
economic, social and cultural development of El Salvador by
strengthening the private business sector and supporting a
democratic state. In Spanish.
ASOCIACION SALVADORENA DE INDUSTRIALES (http://www.asi.com.sv/)
A
private association that aims to promote and protect the
development and production capacity of the national
industrial sector. Site contains specialized information for
and about the industrial sector, including news and events,
an online trade magazine, business seminars, web links to
relevant government and private sites, and contact
information for the association. In Spanish.
BANCO
AGRICOLA (http://www.bancoagricola.com/web%5Fsite/index.html)
Founded
in 1955, the Banco Agrícola is ranked number one in El
Salvador and Central America in profits and earnings. (All
banking institutions in El Salvador were nationalized from
1980-89, subsequently a reprivatization process began.)
Spanish-language site provides information on banking
services, including private, corporate, and international
banking, as well as special information (remittances, etc.)
for Salvadoreños living abroad.
BANCO
CENTRAL DE RESERVA DE EL SALVADOR (http://www.bcr.gob.sv/)
The
Central Reserve Bank has responsibility for public finance,
the promotion and maintenance of monetary stability, and the
development of an efficient financial system. Charged with
structuring and placement of the country's debt in
international markets. Site offers a wealth of financial
information, including annual economic indicators from
1995-2002; statistics on trade balances, international
reserves, external debt and remittances; as well as a
monthly publications. In English and Spanish.
BANCO
CUSCATLAN
(http://www.bancocuscatlan.com/index.html)
With
offices in El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, and Costa Rica,
Banco Cuscatlán is ranked number two among banks in the
region. In addition to general information about the bank's
services, the site offers netbanking. In Spanish.
BOLSA
DE VALORES DE EL SALVADOR
(http://200.13.190.37/index.php)
Provides general information on the stock exchange, links to
stock brokerage houses, text of laws regulating the
exchange, etc. Allows real time viewing of investment
transactions. In Spanish.
CORPORACION DE EXPORTADORES DE EL SALVADOR (http://www.coexport.com/index%5Fhighres.htm)
A
private, nonprofit institution that aims to "create more and
better work opportunities for Salvadorians by promoting,
establishing, and expanding the export industry." In
Spanish.
EL
SALVADOR, CENTRAL AMERICA: TRADE & INVESTMENT
(http://www.elsalvadortrade.com.sv/index.html)
Commercial site sponsored by the Banco Central de Reservas
designed for those interested in import/export and
investment opportunities in El Salvador. Provides general
information about the country (geography, climate, etc.) as
well as more specific information, such as exporter and
importer directories, full text of treaties and trade
agreements, descriptions of incentive programs for
investors, and a listing of support services. Database of
foreign trade statistics by year/country/product from
1997-2002 and by month/country/product for current year. In
English and Spanish.
FUNDACION SALVADORENA PARA EL DESARROLLO ECONOMICO Y SOCIAL (http://www.fusades.com.sv/index.html)
"A
private, apolitical, non-profit organization, created in
1983 ... to be a think tank and research center with high
credibility, that promotes economic and social progress of
all Salvadorians, through sustainable development, in a
system of democracy and individual liberties." Site is
divided into three main areas: Center for Economic Research,
Center for Economic Development, Center for Social
Development. In Spanish.
MINISTERIO DE ECONOMIA, GOBIERNO DE EL SALVADOR
(http://www.minec.gob.sv/default.asp)
Site
for the Ministry of Economics charged with "promoting
economic and social development through the growth of
production, productivity, and the rational use of
resources." In Spanish.
SUPERINTENDENCIA DE VALORES DE EL SALVADOR, CENTROAMERICA (http://www.superval.gob.sv/)
Established by the Salvadorian Congress in 1996 as an
autonomous institution responsible for regulating,
promoting, and setting policy for the securities market.
Site offers information on the regulatory framework of the
securities market, investor assistance, a public registry of
securities, publications, and a calendar of events. In
English and Spanish.
SUPERINTENDENCIA DEL SISTEMA FINANCIERO: EL SALVADOR (http://www.ssf.gob.sv/)
Government entity responsible for regulating monetary,
credit, investment, and exchange activities in El Salvador.
Oversees compliance with banking laws and regulates the
Central Reserve Bank, as well as other public and private
banking and financial institutions in the country. In
Spanish. |
