GDP growth strengthens banks' bottom lines. Consumer banking trends drive growth amid a mixed year. The Caribbean economies have been broadly hit by slowing remittances and a cooling internal labor market. GDP for the Caribbean countries and territories from which our winners are selected is estimated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to have grown an average of 2.5% in 2024. On the banking side, consumer-focused trends such as expanding loan portfolios and digital inclusion were the