Workshop for seniors on financial and digital education at the Tierno Galván Municipal Centre
Our President, Alejandra Kindelán, shares essential insights on digital banking and cybersecurity with seniors from the Carabanchel district, in a workshop organized with the Consumer Department of the Madrid City Council.
Meeting at CEOE with UK Secretary of State Nick Thomas
Our President, Alejandra Kindelán, is taking part in the meeting at CEOE with UK Secretary of State Nick Thomas Symonds to strengthen trade and investment relations between Spain and the United Kingdom. Kindelán, CEOE Vice President, highlights the strong roots that Spanish companies have cultivated in the United Kingdom over the years and has called for this “positive moment” to be sustained through strong partnerships and renewed efforts to continue strengthening ties.
Meeting of the Spanish Green Growth Group (GECV)
30 sustainability experts from the public and private sectors meet at AEB to discuss how to drive the decarbonization of the Spanish economy and ensure its competitiveness, a key aspect for economic and social progress. During the meeting of the Spanish Green Growth Group (GECV), we analyzed the main challenges for financing and developing green projects in Spain, shared success stories, and put forward proposals aimed at public administrations, companies, and banking institutions alike. Our Chairwoman, Alejandra Kindelán Oteyza, opened the session, which was moderated by Pedro Guerrero Meseguer, Head of European Affairs and Strategy at AEB.
María Abascal calls for simplifying banking regulation to boost European competitiveness
AEB Director General María Abascal argued in Brussels for the need to simplify the regulatory and supervisory framework for the banking sector to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and its ability to finance economic growth. At the closing of the European Banking Summit, she warned that the continent is going through “a decisive moment” and that the banking sector is ready to play a key role in building the Europe of the future.
Gloria Ortiz and Alejandra Kindelán discuss financial education with students
To mark Financial Education Week, the CEO of Bankinter, Gloria Ortiz, and our president, Alejandra Kindelán, held a meeting with secondary school students at CUNEF University. During the session, they addressed the importance of acquiring basic knowledge about personal finance and cybersecurity from a young age. “Learning to manage your money will not only help you in the future, but also in the present. It is key to organizing yourselves better and achieving your dreams,” highlighted Gloria Ortiz in her conversation with students from IES Jane Goodall (Madrid).
‘Strengths of the Spanish Banking Sector in times of global transition’
The Spanish Banking Association (AEB) and CECA today held a meeting in Frankfurt, ‘Strengths of the Spanish Banking Sector in times of global transition’, presenting proposals for regulatory simplification of the banking sector aimed at strengthening economic growth and the competitiveness of the European Union.
We welcomed to our offices undergraduate and postgraduate students from CUNEF Universidad, part of the AEB Foundation.
A visit that always fills us with energy and enthusiasm. It is inspiring to see the talent of these young people, their curiosity, and their commitment to the future of the financial sector. We are proud to open our doors to them and share impressions about their academic and professional journey.
The ‘Alcanza Awards’ recognize the promotion of financial education and digital training
The Spanish Banking Association (AEB) Foundation today presented the ‘Alcanza Awards’ to highlight the banking sector’s commitment to financial education and digital training.
AEB joins the Pan-Hispanic Network for Clear and Accessible Language
AEB has formalised its accession to the Pan-Hispanic Network for Clear and Accessible Language, thereby reaffirming its commitment to transparent, understandable and approachable communication, which is key to strengthening public trust in the financial sector.
The key role of banking in the future of Europe
Prominent banking sector leaders and authorities addressed the financing and investment required for economic and social progress at this meeting. A day of reflection on the challenges and opportunities for the sector at a crucial moment for European growth, competitiveness, and strategic autonomy.