Bank president, Nelson de Souza, says profit will reach R$1 billion in 2028
The governor of the Federal District, (PP), stated this Wednesday (June 17, 2026) that this proved to be “one of the most solid banks in the country” after facing a period of difficulties and questions. The statement was made during the 7th Brasília Summit, promoted by Lide, in Brasília.
According to the governor, the institution managed to overcome a challenging moment and once again demonstrated solidity. Celina also criticized political opponents who, according to her, attacked the bank during the pre-election period.
“I think it proved to be one of the most solid banks in the country because it went through all the difficulties it went through”he stated.
The governor attributed the institution’s recovery to the work carried out by the current management and highlighted the work of the bank’s president, Nelson de Souza.
“I want to start here by thanking Nelson, this serious man, for the trenches we made during this very difficult time”these.
During the same event, Nelson de Souza stated that BRB faced one of the most complex situations in its recent history, with questions from the market, control bodies and society. According to him, the solution involved the Government of the Federal District, the Union, the FGC (Credit Guarantee Fund), the Federal Supreme Court and other financial institutions.
“There were legitimate questions from the market, control bodies and society”these.
The president stated that the bank continues to fully comply with its commitments and has undergone an administrative restructuring process, with renewal of the board, strengthening of control mechanisms and expansion of internal investigation processes.
According to Nelson, the institution has also prepared a business plan for the coming years and is working with the goal of achieving a profit of R$1 billion in 2028.
The executive also defended the strategic importance of the bank for the Federal District. According to him, the BRB plays an important role in financing economic activity, in the operationalization of public policies and in the financial inclusion of the population.
“BRB is not just a bank. BRB is a strategic tool for the economic and social development of the Federal District”he stated.
Nelson also stated that customers who had withdrawn resources from the institution returned to making deposits and investments after the bank’s stabilization.
“Customers returned to deposit with BRB. Even those who left are returning, investing, investing”these.
The president stated that the bank will exit the restructuring process “more solid, more transparent, more efficient and more prepared for the challenges of the future”.
CAPITALIZATION PLAN
BRB makes adjustments to its capital increase plan. The changes allow partial contributions of up to R$8.8 billion. The bank seeks to correct a deficit in its balance sheet arising from operations with Banco Master.
It was a loan contract worth R$6.6 billion with the Credit Guarantee Fund. The operation was made possible by an agreement approved by Minister Luiz Fux, of the STF. Under the arrangement, the Government of the Federal District will obtain credit from the FGC to capitalize the state bank.
BRB’s 2025 balance sheet will be released after the conclusion of an independent audit.
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