Grupo Aval (AVAL) consolidates fiduciary operations, creating Colombia’s largest fiduciary
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Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A. reports that its fiduciary subsidiaries have completed the transfer of all fiduciary businesses from Fiduciaria Bogotá, Fiduciaria de Occidente, and Fiduciaria Popular to Aval Fiduciaria.
Since January 2, 2026, Aval Fiduciaria has consolidated Grupo Aval’s third-party asset management and fiduciary operations, including collective investment funds, autonomous trust estates, and other fiduciary services, into a single specialized platform.
Aval Fiduciaria now manages more than 5,500 fiduciary businesses, around 32 collective investment funds, and approximately COP $200 trillion (about USD 53.5 billion) in assets under management, making it the largest fiduciary entity in the Colombian market by assets under management, with local ratings of P–AAA and AAA from BRC Ratings – S&P Global.
The company highlights expanded fiduciary and investment solutions supported by Banco de Bogotá, Banco de Occidente, Banco Popular, and Grupo Aval as main shareholders of Aval Fiduciaria, and announces Alejandro Gómez as its President, leading a 1,900‑person team and an experienced executive group.
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Grupo Aval centralizes fiduciary operations into Aval Fiduciaria, creating a large, top-rated asset manager.
Consolidating the fiduciary businesses of Fiduciaria Bogotá, Fiduciaria de Occidente, and Fiduciaria Popular into Aval Fiduciaria creates a single platform overseeing more than 5,500 fiduciary businesses and about
The structure is supported by major group banks—Banco de Bogotá, Banco de Occidente, Banco Popular, and Grupo Aval—as main shareholders, and strengthened by high local ratings of P–AAA and AAA from BRC Ratings – S&P Global. Leadership changes include appointing Alejandro Gómez as President, backed by seasoned vice presidents and a team of about 1,900 professionals.
The migration was completed with continuity of contracts, full transfer of managed assets, and no changes to contractual conditions, which the company links to benefits such as greater institutional backing and broader product access. Future disclosures in company communications may further detail financial impacts of this consolidation on the broader Grupo Aval franchise.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report Of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant To Rule 13a-16 Or 15d-16 Of
The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934
For the month of January 2026
Commission File Number: 001-36631
Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Carrera 13 No. 26A - 47
Bogotá D.C., Colombia
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
| Form 20-F | X | Form 40-F |
GRUPO AVAL ACCIONES Y VALORES S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| 1. | Notice of relevant information dated January 5, 2026 |
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RELEVANT INFORMATION
Bogotá D.C., January 5, 2026. Grupo Aval announces that, as part of its corporate strategy, its fiduciary companies have successfully completed the transfer of all the fiduciary businesses from Fiduciaria Bogotá, Fiduciaria de Occidente, and Fiduciaria Popular to Aval Fiduciaria, a subsidiary of Grupo Aval.
As a result of this transaction, since January 2, 2026, Aval Fiduciaria has consolidated all the third-party asset management and fiduciary businesses of Grupo Aval, including collective investment funds, autonomous trust estates, and other fiduciary operations, consolidating these activities in a single specialized platform.
With this consolidation, Aval Fiduciaria manages more than 5,500 fiduciary businesses, around 32 collective investment funds, and approximately COP $200 trillion (Approx USD 53.5 billion) in assets under management, positioning it as the largest fiduciary entity in the Colombian market, measured by assets under management. All of this is backed by the highest portfolio management and counterparty ratings: P–AAA and AAA by BRC Ratings – S&P Global. (Colombian local ratings)
This transaction enables Grupo Aval to expand its offer of fiduciary and investment solutions, both locally and internationally, for institutional clients and individuals, complemented by Aval Casa de Bolsa and Aval Banca de Inversión. Banco de Bogotá, Banco de Occidente, Banco Popular, and Grupo Aval are the main shareholders of Aval Fiduciaria, strengthening its equity structure, operational capacity, and growth potential in the asset management and fiduciary business.
Alejandro Gómez has been appointed President of Aval Fiduciaria. With over 20 years of executive experience in the financial sector, he will be supported by a highly recognized executive team in the industry, including Mario Estupiñán, Commercial Vice-President; Oscar Cantor, Investments Vice-President; and Buenaventura Osorio, Executive Vice-President. In addition, Aval Fiduciaria has a team of 1,900 highly experienced professionals in the fiduciary sector, ensuring the best experience and solutions for its clients.
The migration of fiduciary businesses was carried out guaranteeing the continuity of all contracts, the complete transfer of managed assets, and uninterrupted service delivery, with no changes to the agreed contractual conditions. For our clients, this process translates into tangible benefits: greater institutional backing, access to more alternatives, and a simpler, closer experience.
Aval Fiduciaria provides nationwide service through its extensive network of offices located in the country’s main cities, as well as through its website www.avalfiduciaria.com and for collective investment funds through Grupo Aval banking subsidiaries Apps.
Welcome to Aval Fiduciaria: a new level of services, designed for all our clients.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 6, 2026
| GRUPO AVAL ACCIONES Y VALORES S.A. | |||
| By: | /s/ Jorge Adrián Rincón Plata | ||
| Name: | Jorge Adrián Rincón Plata | ||
| Title: | Chief Legal Counsel | ||
FAQ
What corporate action did Grupo Aval (AVAL) disclose in this 6-K?
Grupo Aval disclosed that its fiduciary companies have completed the transfer of all fiduciary businesses from Fiduciaria Bogotá, Fiduciaria de Occidente, and Fiduciaria Popular to Aval Fiduciaria, consolidating these operations into a single specialized platform.
How large is Aval Fiduciaria after Grupo Aval’s consolidation?
After the consolidation, Aval Fiduciaria manages more than 5,500 fiduciary businesses, around 32 collective investment funds, and approximately COP $200 trillion (about USD 53.5 billion) in assets under management, which the company states makes it the largest fiduciary entity in the Colombian market by assets under management.
Who are the main shareholders of Aval Fiduciaria within Grupo Aval (AVAL)?
The filing states that Banco de Bogotá, Banco de Occidente, Banco Popular, and Grupo Aval itself are the main shareholders of Aval Fiduciaria, supporting its equity structure and operational capacity.
What credit ratings does Aval Fiduciaria hold after the transaction?
Aval Fiduciaria is backed by the highest Colombian local portfolio management and counterparty ratings mentioned in the document: P–AAA and AAA, both assigned by BRC Ratings – S&P Global.
Who was appointed President of Aval Fiduciaria and what team supports him?
Alejandro Gómez was appointed President of Aval Fiduciaria. He is supported by an executive team including Mario Estupiñán (Commercial Vice-President), Oscar Cantor (Investments Vice-President), and Buenaventura Osorio (Executive Vice-President), along with about 1,900 professionals in the fiduciary sector.
How were client contracts and services handled in Grupo Aval’s fiduciary migration?
The migration was carried out guaranteeing continuity of all contracts, complete transfer of managed assets, and uninterrupted service delivery, with no changes to agreed contractual conditions. The company states this brings clients greater institutional backing, more alternatives, and a simpler experience.
