Alianza Fiduciaria must pay $8.115 million for failures in real estate project

The Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia imposed the highest conviction recorded against a fiduciary company in the country for irregularities in a real estate project...

Alianza Fiduciaria must pay $8.115 million for failures in real estate project

TL;DR

  • Alianza Fiduciaria has been ordered to pay a record $8.115 million fine by the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia.
  • The fine is due to serious irregularities and negligence in managing the Torres del Cielo real estate project in Barranquilla.
  • The fiduciary company failed to properly evaluate the project's risks, verify the constructor's qualifications, and manage funds appropriately.
  • The construction was suspended in 2018, affecting 27 families who had invested their savings.
  • This ruling sets a precedent, highlighting the strict accountability and professional standards expected of fiduciary entities in Colombia.