Caye International Bank, headquartered in Ambergris Caye, Belize, has been named Offshore Bank of the Year by the distinguished Central America Prestige Awards of 2024/2025. Bank president Luigi Wewege was also singled out for recognition and named Offshore Bank Executive of the Year.
Why Caye Bank?
Based in San Pedro Town, Belize, Caye International Bank offers varied financial services to global clients, individuals and corporates, and financing options for Central American real estate. The bank focuses on providing a personalized experience for clients of all different backgrounds and needs. It also offers a simple and easy onboarding process for new clients, which can be done remotely, with competitive interest rates, a strong emphasis on privacy, and legal protections.
The Prestige Awards
The Corporate Livewire Prestige Awards recognize SMBs that have proven to be the best in their market in the past year.
The candidates are required to provide evidence of their work, including client feedback, details of past recognitions and other aspects of their operations. Once submitted, the judging panel evaluates nominees on criteria such as service excellence, quality, innovation, value, and ethical practices, with a focus on consistent business performance.
Winners are featured in a celebratory awards magazine published digitally and in print, and distributed to Prestige subscribers.
President Luigi Wewege
Luigi Wewege joined Caye International Bank in 2017 as Senior Vice President and Head of Private Banking, and the board of directors selected him to become bank president in 2021.
Wewege is also an Instructor for the Fintech School in California, serves on multiple international advisory boards across diverse industries, has regular speaking engagements, and has published several works on banking and financial services.
Chairman Joel Nagel on the Award
Chairman of Caye International Bank, Attorney Joel Nagel, who himself received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Pan Finance Magazine in 2024, commented on the bank’s newest awards, “We are honored to receive these Central America Prestige Awards, which are testaments to our bank’s excellent services and products, as well as its leadership. Bank president Luigi Wewege has helped us surpass our clients’ expectations with personalized, private, and user-friendly banking solutions, and he is continually supported by a terrific team that offers unparalleled customer service and support.”
Previous Awards
Caye International Bank has won multiple awards over the years, including the AI 2024 Global Excellence Award from Acquisition International Magazine, Best Offshore Bank in CARICOM from Pan Finance Magazine in 2024, and Best Private Bank in Central America for 2023 and 2022 from Global Business and Finance Magazine.
