Mario and Matías represent Spain in the EMQ24 European financial literacy final
This event, which hosts students aged 13 to 15 to test their financial literacy knowledge and promote healthy financial habits, is an international benchmark featuring winners from European national finals. Mario and Matías represented Spain in the EMQ24 competition held on April 18 and 19.
First annual meeting of Fundación AEB social action partners
The Spanish Banking Association (AEB) Foundation hosted the first annual meeting of its partner organisations in the field of social action to expand the reach and number of beneficiaries of its initiatives in the coming months.
Alejandra Kindelán, President of the AEB, receives Fernando Sobrini, President of SECOT

The AEB Foundation is developing a digital training program for the elderly with SECOT in centers and residences across various Spanish provinces, in both rural and urBan areas.
The European banking sector meets in Madrid to discuss challenges and priorities to drive growth.
On the occasion of the Spanish Presidency of the EU, the board and executive committee of the European Banking Federation are holding several meetings to delve into priority areas for continued advancement and contribution to economic and social progress in Europe.
Plena Inclusión Spain and the AEB Foundation promote the inclusion of people with disabilities
The aim of the agreement signed by the Director of Plena Inclusión, Enrique Galván, and the President of the Spanish Banking Association and its Foundation, Alejandra Kindelán, is to carry out initiatives that help this group participate in society, as well as activities to improve financial and digital skills.
Banks reinforce their commitment to support their clients and offer solutions to society’s major challenges
Senior representatives from the national and international banking sector met today in Madrid at an event organized by the Spanish Banking Association to address the strategic challenges and priorities of the upcoming European legislative cycle for the 2024–2029 period.
Spanish Red Cross and AEB Foundation promote financial and digital literacy
Alejandra Kindelan, chair of the AEB and its Foundation, and Asunción Montero, secretary general of the Red Cross, have signed a collaboration agreement to carry out projects and activities that promote financial education and digital training for various groups.
Alejandra Kindelán: “200,000 people will have access to financial services in rural areas in just over a year”
Our chairwoman, Alejandra Kindelán, explained today the progress made by the banking sector to strengthen financial inclusion throughout Spain. “200,000 people will have access to financial services in rural areas in just over a year.” During her speech at the ’30th Financial Meeting’ organized by Deloitte and ABC, she shared some preliminary data from the status report of the ‘roadmap’ signed a year ago by the three banking associations (AEB, CECA, and Unacc).
Women in Banking is established as an association
Our Chairwoman, Alejandra Kindelán, will serve as honorary president of this network of professionals, who work to give visibility and promote female talent in the banking sector.
The Spanish Banking Association takes part in Fundación Telefónica’s Reconectados project
Our Chair, Alejandra Kindelán, is taking part in the presentation of the Reconectados project, which will include financial education and cybersecurity content from the Spanish Banking Association.