Credicorp (BCP) to Acquire Helm Bank USA for $180 Million

Credicorp’s Peruvian banking subsidiary, Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP), has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Helm Bank USA for $180 million, subject to customary price adjustments at closing. The deal is intended to expand Credicorp’s cross-border banking capabilities for clients with financial needs spanning Latin America and the United States, while preserving Helm Bank USA’s community-focused legacy.