Presentation of the Federico Prades Award in its 3rd edition
Our President, Alejandra Kindelán, presents the Federico Prades Award in its 3rd edition to economist José Abad for his analysis on “The use of banks’ capital buffers: the role of market expectations”. This is a highly valuable contribution to the sector, as it analyses the causes of the limited use of capital buffers during the economic crisis caused by the pandemic and introduces the market expectations component into banks’ decision-making process regarding the application of these buffers.
Banks and Correos to collaborate to improve cash access in rural areas
The banking associations AEB, CECA and Unacc have signed a collaboration agreement with Correos to facilitate cash withdrawals and improve access to basic financial services in rural areas throughout the country. The agreement, signed on 20 July 2022 by the President of Correos, Juan Manuel Serrano; the President of AEB, Alejandra Kindelán; the Chief Executive of CECA, José María Méndez; and the President of UNACC, Manuel Ruiz; envisages the development of new solutions to achieve expanded coverage of banking services across Spain.
The banking sector reaffirms its commitment to financial inclusion
The Spanish Banking Association (AEB), CECA and the National Union of Credit Cooperative Societies (UNACC) presented on 12 July 2022 in Madrid the “Report on Financial Inclusion in Spain”, prepared by the Valencian Institute of Economic Research (Ivie). This in-depth analysis of banking services in Spain maps access to financial services in Spain, especially in rural areas, and notes that, despite the downsizing of Spain’s bank branch network in recent years—concentrated in municipalities with more than 10,000 inhabitants—”accessibility to banking services is good, as currently 98.6% of the population lives in a municipality where there is at least one access point to banking services”.
Alejandra Kindelán participates in an Expertclick workshop
Our president participates in an Expertclick workshop, our digital school for people over 55 living in rural areas, which we develop together with Fundación Cibervoluntarios.
Alejandra Kindelán speaks at the 39th APIE – UIMP Seminar
Our Chair, Alejandra Kindelán, is taking part in the APIE summer courses at the UIMP to discuss sustainability and digitalisation in the banking sector as drivers of the economic recovery after the health crisis.
Visit from the Guisseppina Nicole School to AEB
Students from different vocational training programmes at the Guissepina Nicole School in Madrid visit our headquarters to learn about the Association’s role and the importance of financial education at every stage of life. They are welcomed by our Chair, Alejandra Kindelán, our Director General, María Abascal, our Director of Sustainability, Juan Carlos Delrieu, and our adviser Carmen Rizo, who gives them eight key tips for managing their money.
Financial and Digital Classroom
The Spanish Banking Association (AEB), CECA and the National Union of Credit Cooperative Societies (UNACC) present the new web platform “Financial and Digital Classroom”. This site has been created to facilitate access to the knowledge and skills that enable everyone to make decisions about their finances with a higher level of information, operate across all available environments and channels, and make use of the available tools to improve their financial health.
Financial Education Program ‘Your Finances, Your Future’
The financial education program ‘Your Finances, Your Future’ was created by the Spanish Banking Association (AEB) in collaboration with the Junior Achievement Foundation in 2015. It is delivered by volunteer employees from AEB member banks, who teach three one-hour sessions to students aged 13 to 15.
Alejandra Kindelán, new President of AEB
The General Assembly of the Spanish Banking Association (AEB) has unanimously agreed today to elect Alejandra Kindelán as President of AEB for a four-year term, replacing José María Roldán, who in April 2021 announced his decision not to seek a third term at the head of the Association.
Women in Banking is launched to promote the role of women in Spanish banking
Women in Banking (WIB), an initiative dedicated to promoting the role of women in Spanish banking, held its launch event today at Banco Santander’s Ciudad Financiera. WIB was publicly introduced with the support of the Spanish Banking Association (AEB) and its founding banks: Santander, BBVA, Sabadell, ING, Deutsche Bank, Citi, and BNY Mellon.