BBVA News Monitoring

Spain’s competition watchdog clears BBVA-Sabadell takeover, now subject to other...

Spain’s competition authority, the CNMC, has granted approval for BBVA’s proposed acquisition of Banco Sabadell, but only on condition that several commitments are met within the retail banking sector if the deal, which remains subject to other approvals, …

Garanti BBVA Romania Adopts Allevo’s FinTP-Instant for Real-Time Payments

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Garanti BBVA Romania has gone live with Bucharest-based Allevo’s FinTP-Instant payments solution, establishing a direct connection to Sistemul Electronic de Transfer Naț …

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (NYSE:BBVA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (NYSE:BBVA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript April 29, 2025 Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. reports earnings inline with expectations. Reported EPS is $0.47 EPS, expectations were $0.47. Patricia Olalla: Good …

Spain’s antitrust watchdog approves BBVA’s €11bn hostile bid for Sabadell

Lloyds sets aside £100mn for tariffs as Q1 profits fall; Spanish antitrust regulator approves BBVA’s bid for Sabadell

Lloyds Banking Group on Thursday reported a 6.7 per cent decline in first-quarter pre-tax profits to £1.52bn, just below the £1.53bn analyst consensus, as higher costs and loan impairment charges weighed on earnings.  The UK lender said it had set aside £ …

Spain's antitrust body clears BBVA-Sabadell takeover with remedies

By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's CNMC competition watchdog on Wednesday approved the proposed acquisition of Banco de Sabadell by its larger rival BBVA, though the combined lender will have to accept several remedies in its retail-banking arm …

The day a Junts-sponsored councillor voted in favour of the takeover bid

BarcelonaPolitics takes so many turns that one day you're prosecuted for sedition and the next you're part of a state agency like the National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC). This is what happened to Pere Soler, director general of …

Balearic Islands set to keep leading Spain’s economic growth – But for how long?

But this story of steady growth may soon see a shift. Credit: Vicenç Salvador Torres. Creative Commons The Balearic Islands are once again poised to top Spain’s economic charts, with BBVA forecasting a 3.2% growth in regional GDP for 2025, just ahead of …

Monterrey's Demichelis denies any issues with Canales

Rayados will host Pumas this Sunday in a do-or-die match for a spot in the Liguilla; the winner will face Toluca in the quarterfinals Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Canales hasn’t played since Matchday 13 due to …

City of McAllen Joins Forces with World Trade Center Monterrey

McAllen officials, along with the World Trade Center Monterrey – UANL, hosted a business mentoring and networking session in Monterrey, Mexico. The event aimed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking international expansion and …

The Banking Dive Outlook on 2022

A reversal on in-office work from Goldman Sachs may represent a pivot point in the acceptance of remote policies. But other narratives, such as small-scale niche M&A, mark a continuation from 2021. By: Dan Ennis, Anna Hrushka and Robin Bradley • …

FTSE's winning streak on par with best ever run in 2017; Novo Nordisk rises 2%

The morning after US President Trump's announcement of European and worldwide trade tariffs, which included a 10% levy for imported goods from the UK, shoppers spend on Oxford Street beneath union jack flags in London's West End, on 3rd April 2025, …

Tourism Ministry tightens up standards for Magical Town designation

Towns in Mexico seeking the Pueblo Mágico, or Magical Town, designation will have to meet higher standards under new rules introduced by the Tourism Ministry (Sectur). Existing Magical Towns must also meet the new standards to keep the designation.  Under …

Don’t bank on it: The Briefing for 1 May 2025

Shutterstock/Carlos Cabral de Menezes BBVA may have won over Spain’s National Commission of Markets and Competition with a slew of remedies to win Phase II approval for its €12.2 billion proposed hostile takeover of smaller rival Banco Sabadell, but it …

AI employment in major banks sees 13% rise, reports Evident

A recent report from Evident, a platform focused on AI benchmarking, has revealed a 13% rise in AI employment among major global banks. This increase in AI personnel has occurred over two years, despite ongoing market fluctuations. The analysis shows that …

Visa sees economic uncertainty starting to curb travel spending

Dive Brief: Spending for air travel and lodging has slowed amid general economic uncertainty, Visa executives told analysts as they reported quarterly results. Weaker currencies and a shift in the Easter and Ramadan holidays into the April quarter also …

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript April 29, 2025 Visa Inc. beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $2.76, expectations were $2.68. Operator: Welcome to Visa’s Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. All participants are …

AZ Big Spotlight: National Bank of Arizona, Terracon, AZ Impact for Good

National Bank of Arizona announces the promotion of Brent Cannon to President of National Bank of Arizona. Brent has been an integral part of our organization for over 21 years, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication as Executive Vice …

Visa bets big on AI agents: Frank Cooper III on culture, commerce and marketing’s next f...

At Possible in Miami, Visa’s CMO revealed a sweeping set of AI-driven innovations aimed at reshaping how we shop, sell and settle. But in a world of agent-to-agent transactions, he tells The Drum it’s culture, not code, that will separate the winners from …

AMMWEC and UPF Honor Pakistani Senator Kamran Michael for Championing Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), proudly presented awards to Pakistani Senator …

Statement by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina on the Occasion of World Press Freedom Day

Sarajevo, 3 May 2025 – A free society depends on a free press.  In recognition of World Press Freedom Day, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) reaffirms its continued commitment to defending the fundamental right to free and independent …

Quin Christian and Eugene Rhuggenaath Engage in Exchange of Ideas in Washington for Curaçao’s Sustainable Development

A focus on sustainable development and future-proof investments WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During a visit with U.S. lawmakers last week, Quin Christian held a productive meeting with former Prime Minister of Curacao …

Many Citizens of Redington Beach Seeking Formal Complaints Regarding Alleged Retaliation by Local Officials

We The People Of Redington Beach Image REDINGTON BEACH, Fla., May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens for Fair Governance, a civil rights advocacy group representing many residents of Redington Beach, Florida, are seeking to file a formal complaint with …

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

President Trump Backs Italian Columbus as Notorious Historian Challenges Italian Columbus Myth and Fraud

President Trump revives Columbus Day as renowned historian dares to correct ancient misconceptions that have shaped American misunderstandings for generations. TRELEW, PANTAGONIA, ARGENTINA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As President Donald …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 15 of the Trump Administration

Washington, DC, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/02/week-15-of-the-trump-administration/ Article on Deportations, Criminal Aliens and Child …

Empowering the Next Generation: OSCE Trains Over 3,000 Youth in Financial Literacy across Kyrgyzstan

For several years, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) has been leading a sustained effort to promote financial literacy among youth in Kyrgyzstan. Through comprehensive training programmes held annually across the country, the POiB helps young …

OSCE and EU support Central Asian states to safeguard non-profit organizations from abuse by terrorists

Ensuring a proportionate approach to combating the instrumentalization of non-profit organizations (NPOs) by terrorists in Central Asia was the focus of a workshop organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the EU Global Facility on Anti- …

Building Climate Resilience: OSCE Chairpersonship Event in Vienna

VIENNA, 2 May 2025 – Over 140 participants from OSCE Participating States, Partners for Co-operation, OSCE Institutions, civil society, and international organizations gathered in Vienna for the "Resilient Together in a Changing Climate" …

International observers to Romania’s repeat presidential election to hold press conference on Monday

BUCHAREST, 2 May 2025 – International election observers will hold a press conference to present their findings following the repeat presidential election in Romania. What: A press conference of the international election observation mission to the repeat …

Navigate The Legal Landscape With Global Law Experts Comprehensive International Business Law Handbook

GLE’s International Business Law Handbook connects global businesses with top lawyers across 100+ countries and 35 practice areas for legal success. TX, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With businesses increasingly operating …

Essay Contest Winners Celebrate Why They Like Carson by Showcasing Schools, Parks, Restaurants, and Community

CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Carson hosted its annual “Why I Like Carson” Essay Writing Contest Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 30, 2025, at the Carson Event Center. The "Why I Like Carson" …

OSCE strengthens law enforcement and judicial response to gender-based violence through survivor engagement and theater ...

On 28 and 29 April, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, held a two-day training course on gender-based violence (GBV) for 24 police and judicial professionals from the Federation of …

OSCE Chairperson and OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media reaffirm necessity of media freedom to mark World Press ...

VIENNA/HELSINKI, 2 May 2025 — On World Press Freedom Day, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) Jan Braathu reaffirm the necessity of upholding media freedom in …

National Bar Association President Issues Statement Condemning Trump Administration’s Attempt to Erase Black History

Wiley S. Adams denounces removal of key African American artifacts from the Smithsonian as a direct attack on truth and justice WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wiley S. Adams, President of the National Bar …

Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

For five decades, Treatment Communities of America (TCA) has been advocating for effective, person-centered substance use disorder treatment. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a …

TMA Champions Myositis Awareness Month and Resolution in US House of Representatives

Rep. Rich McCormick (R - GA) introduces a resolution in the US House of Representatives supporting the designation of May as National Myositis Awareness Month. COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May is Myositis Awareness …

Great Visuals & Family Fun: First 5 California Hosts Stronger Starts for Children Day at Fairytale Town

First 5 California (F5CA) will host a press event to kick off a Statewide Day of Action focused on children getting the best possible start to life. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What: First 5 California (F5CA) …

Lutheran Services in America Leaders Travel to Capitol Hill to Voice Concerns about Potential Cuts to Medicare/Medi-Cal

Lutheran Social Services of SoCal CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith was Southern Calif. Representative WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lutheran Social Services of Southern Calif’s (LSSSC) CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith …