Banco Bradesco (NYSE:BBD) S.A. (NYSE: BBD) is one of Brazil’s leading full-service financial institutions, offering a broad spectrum of banking and financial products to individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large corporations. Founded in 1943 and headquartered in Osasco, São Paulo, Bradesco operates an extensive network of branches, ATMs and digital channels that serve millions of customers across all regions of Brazil. The bank’s retail platform provides checking and savings accounts, consumer and mortgage loans, credit cards, payroll-deducted financing and insurance products, while its corporate division offers working-capital financing, foreign exchange, trade finance and treasury solutions to businesses of varying scales.
Beyond traditional banking, Bradesco has established a strong presence in asset management, private banking and pension plans, catering to more affluent clients through customized investment portfolios and wealth-management advisory services. Bradesco Seguros, the bank’s insurance arm, underwrites life, health, property and casualty policies, and is supported by digital platforms that streamline policy issuance, claims processing and client engagement. Over recent years, the bank has invested heavily in technology and innovation, launching an online-only brand, Next, and enhancing its mobile banking platform to improve customer experience and drive digital adoption.
Over its eight-decade history, Bradesco has grown through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, including the privatization of Banco do Estado de São Paulo (Banespa) in 2000 and the integration of HSBC Brazil’s retail operations in 2016. These transactions expanded Bradesco’s market reach and reinforced its capabilities across retail and corporate segments. The bank also maintains international offices in key financial centers such as New York, London, Tokyo and Luxembourg, providing cross-border banking, correspondent services and support for Brazilian enterprises operating abroad.
Leadership at Bradesco emphasizes stability, governance and social responsibility. Octavio de Lazari Jr. serves as president and CEO, supported by a board of directors and executive team with deep experience in banking, risk management and digital transformation. The institution is known for its philanthropic arm, the Bradesco Foundation, which funds education, cultural and social initiatives nationwide. Through continuous investment in infrastructure, technology and sustainable practices, Banco Bradesco aims to strengthen financial inclusion and support Brazil’s economic development over the long term.
