Pioneering agreement to promote financial education for people with disabilities
The Foundation of the Spanish Banking Association (AEB), UCI Unión de Créditos Inmobiliarios, and Fundación Prodis are working together to provide the most vulnerable groups with useful tools for their day-to-day lives. Our alliance demonstrates the banking sector’s commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. The agreement includes the transfer of educational materials from UCI and Prodis for the AEB Foundation’s volunteer programme, focused on improving personal autonomy and society’s well-being.
Alejandra Kindelán briefs King Felipe VI on the current state of banking
The President of the Spanish Banking Association was received in an audience by His Majesty King Felipe VI, where she presented the current situation of the banking sector and its key role in the future of Spain and Europe.
Kindelán emphasized that Spanish banking is at a unique moment of opportunity, possessing the strength and capacity required to drive the economy and social progress, which are essential for consolidating the model of coexistence and prosperity.
Interview with Alejandra Kindelán on Radio Intereconomía
On the occasion of ‘International Banking Day’, celebrated on December 4, our President, Alejandra Kindelán, reviews the current state of the banking sector and its role in economic and social progress in this interview.
Interview with Carmen Rizo on Onda Cero
Carmen Rizo, Head of Social Action at the Association, discusses the training project ‘My Digital Banking: Easy and Secure’ on digital skills for older adults.
Kindelán warns that the banking tax will have a significant negative effect on growth
The president of the Spanish Banking Association, Alejandra Kindelán, has warned that the banking tax will have a significant negative effect on economic growth at a time of geopolitical uncertainty, when Europe needs to compete. “We are talking about very large impacts, not on banks, but on the capacity to finance families and businesses in this country,” she explains in this interview with the 24-hour channel.
Kindelán Expresses Banking Sector’s Support for Those Affected and Families of DANA Victims
Following the meeting with His Majesty King Felipe VI, our President Alejandra Kindelán expressed the banking sector’s deep distress over the catastrophe in Valencia and its most heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the flood victims.
Peio Belausteguigoitia and Alejandra Kindelán discuss cybersecurity with students
BBVA’s Country Manager in Spain and our president held a meeting with students from IES la Laguna de Parla (Madrid) at CUNEF Universidad.
Interview with Carmen Rizo on Capital Radio
Our Head of Social Action, Carmen Rizo, discusses the importance of financial education at all stages of life on this radio program.
Kindelán: profitability outlook improves, key to economic and social progress
The chair of the Spanish Banking Association, Alejandra Kindelán, has emphasized that in the current environment, prospects are improving for the banking sector to maintain sustained profitability, which is essential for financing economic and social progress, addressing the major green and digital transformations, and strengthening European strategic autonomy.
The banking sector and Correos bring cash closer to rural areas
Two years ago, the banking industry signed a General Collaboration Protocol with Correos to facilitate financial inclusion in sparsely populated areas of Spain. This agreement makes the Correos Cash service available to the sector, allowing for cash withdrawals and deposits through more than 4,600 service points and 6,000 rural mail carriers providing home delivery. Our goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of their place of residence, has access to cash, as is the case for Angelines.