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”.
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.
Interview with Alejandra Kindelán on the 24-hour Channel
In this interview on TVE’s 24-hour Channel, our Chair speaks about the government’s announcement of a bank tax and its impact on the economy.
Interview with Alejandra Kindelán on Canal 24 Horas
In this interview on TVE’s Canal 24h, our Chair discusses the government’s announcement of a tax on banks and its impact on the economy.
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.
‘Let’s Talk About Your Money’: Introduction
In ‘Let’s Talk About Your Money’, young students share basic financial tips in a friendly, peer-to-peer way to help others get started in financial education and personal finance. Over five episodes, volunteers will share their knowledge of concepts such as saving and investing, to help other young people manage their money and make informed financial decisions.
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.
Spokesperson’s Interview on RNE
José Luis Martínez reviews the banking sector’s situation and outlook in “Las mañanas” on the tenth anniversary of the international financial crisis.
Interview with the Spokesperson on Capital Radio
José Luis Martínez, spokesperson for the AEB, explains in this interview for the program “Mercado Abierto” the “Financial and Digital Classroom” platform, an initiative by the banking associations AEB, CECA, and UNACC, featuring training initiatives for all audiences.
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.