Spanish banks agree to reduce the carbon footprint of their balance sheets in line with the Paris Agreement
On the occasion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25) held in Madrid, the leading Spanish banks present a joint commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of their loan portfolios in a manner that can be measured using internationally approved criteria and in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement.
IESE. Banks: a key pillar of the 2030 Agenda
“We must act more decisively to achieve the goals we have set ourselves, specifically to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.” Our President, José María Roldán, discusses the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the role of the banking sector in the transition to a more environmentally sustainable economy.
Interview with José Luis Martínez, AEB spokesperson, on TVE’s program “La aventura del saber”
We want to help residents of ‘Empty Spain’ improve their quality of life through digitalization. That is why we have launched a technology school together with Fundación Cibervoluntario. Our spokesperson, José Luis Martínez, tells us about Expertclick, the initiative through which we will bring technology to 1,000 people over 55 years of age living in rural areas throughout Spain, because it is never too late to learn to navigate the digital age better. Graciela, a workshop participant, and Luis, a volunteer, share their experience here.
Interview with José Luis Martínez on Radio Intereconomía
Having a Common Deposit Guarantee Fund in Europe will make it easier for savers to choose the bank they want regardless of which country it is based in. Our spokesperson explains this in this interview on Radio Intereconomía’s Capital programme.
AEB holds a meeting with school counsellors and headteachers to discuss the benefits of financial education
More than 40 counsellors and headteachers from secondary schools have met at the headquarters of the Spanish Banking Association (AEB) to analyse the positive impact on students of incorporating financial education into classroom school programmes.
Interview with José María Roldán on Canal 24 Horas
Our President addresses the current state of the banking sector, facing challenges such as digitalization, new technological competitors in financial service provision, and Europe’s prolonged low-interest rate environment.
Interview with José Luis Martínez on La informacion.com
Our spokesperson discusses monetary policy on the programme ‘Una moneda al aire’, the end of the Mario Draghi era and the new phase now opening with Christine Lagarde at the helm of the European Central Bank (ECB).
Interview with José Luis Martínez on Cadena Cope
Our spokesperson discusses the new payment security measures introduced by the European Payment Services Directive PSD2 and the advantages of digitalization on the program “Herrera en Cope” for Catalonia and Andorra.
European Dialogues: Andreas Dombret and José María Roldán
The former Bundesbank Executive Board member and Columbia University professor and our Chairman discuss, in a debate at CUNEF, the present and future of European banking in the face of major global challenges such as the digitalisation of the economy and the fight against climate change.
European Dialogues: Andreas Dombret and José María Roldán
The former Bundesbank Executive Board member and Columbia University professor, and our President, discuss at CUNEF the present and future of European banking amidst major global challenges such as economic digitalization and the fight against climate change.