Banks
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Analysis
Spanish Banks Raise Rates as Mortgages Become Unaffordable for Many
Spain is experiencing a sharp rise in the cost of new mortgages. Banks are tightening lending conditions. This may reduce…
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Barcelona
Catalonia’s Financial Moves Reshape the Loan Market
Catalonia has secured a β¬293 million loan at a lower-than-expected interest rate. This is the first long-term regional borrowing outside…
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Madrid
BBVA unexpectedly reduces capital nearly 75 million shares cancelled
BBVA has carried out a rare capital reduction, cancelling tens of millions of its own shares. The decision followed shareholder…
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Banks
Family disputes reshape Spainβs largest companies
Internal family conflicts within Spainβs biggest companies are triggering power shifts and legal battles. Asset divisions and inheritance struggles are…
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Banks
Sharp eurΓbor surge puts Spanish mortgage payments at risk of increase
In March, eurΓbor recorded its largest rise in three years. This directly affects mortgage payments in Spain. The new conditions…
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Banks
Sharp jump as daily eurΓbor nears 3 percent for first time in two years
In Spain, the eurΓbor surged in a day to its highest level since September 2024. This will raise loan costs…
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Barcelona
Catalonia Approves 1,813 Interest-Free Mortgages for Young People
In six months, over 1,800 mortgages have been approved for young buyers in Catalonia. The new program is changing the…
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Madrid
173 Years in Prison for Former BBVA Chief Corruption and Surveillance Charges
Spanish prosecutors seek a record sentence for the former BBVA head. The bank faces a fine for lack of oversight.…
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Banks
Caixa dβEnginyers reports record profit and client growth amid instability
In Spain, cooperative banking group Caixa dβEnginyers has recorded all-time high profits and customer numbers. Despite instability in the sector,…
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Cadiz
Education loans surge in Madrid up 61.5 percent in six years
Madrid sees record rise in education loans as families struggle to secure spots at public universities. The trend is reshaping…
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France
EU Considers Centralizing Exchange and Depository Oversight Under Single Regulator
Leading EU economies are pushing for greater oversight of financial institutions. The decision could reshape the rules for exchanges and…
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Barcelona
Pujol Family Managers Reveal Details of Cash Transfers to Andorra
Spain's high-profile Pujol family case continues as court proceedings expose new details about large cash transfers to Andorra. The revelations…
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Barcelona
Half of the Bank of Spain building in Barcelona acquired by the Generalitat for β¬58.4 million
Catalan authorities have purchased part of the historic building on PlaΓ§a de Catalunya. The deal will lower rental costs and…
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Banks
Letizia and StΓ©phanie Meet in Madrid: Surprising Visit Details and Rare Guests
An official luncheon was held in Madrid attended by Queen Letizia and StΓ©phanie of Luxembourg. The spotlight was not only…
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Banks
Bank Demands Over $2 Million from William Levy Threat to US Mansion
Actor William Levy is at the center of a legal dispute: the bank is demanding repayment of a mortgage on…
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Barcelona
When Will Spanish Banks Pay January Pensions with the 2026 Increase
In January 2026, pensions in Spain will rise by 2.7%. Banks will begin transferring payments between January 22 and 27.…
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Andalusia
Spanish banks banned from issuing credit cards or raising limits without customer request
Spain introduces strict regulations prohibiting banks from issuing credit cards or increasing credit limits without customer consent. These new rules…
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Banks
Spanish Mortgage Appraisers Extend Strike and Threaten Nationwide Shutdown
Mortgage appraisers in Spain refuse to back down. Their demands are ignored, and the housing market is stalling. Banks are…
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Madrid
Supreme Court Orders CaixaBank to Refund Money for Failed Housing Project
A legal storm is brewing around Spanish banks as CaixaBank faces repercussions over a failed cooperative housing project Families demand…
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Huesca
Teenager Arrested in Huesca for Bank Fraud Using Grandmotherβs Account
Police in Huesca have detained a 16-year-old who aided scammers. He was found via TikTok and the fraud involved his…
Spain is home to several major banks. Here are some of the largest:
Banco Santander β the largest bank in Spain by assets and one of the biggest worldwide.
BBVA (Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria) β the second largest bank in Spain.
CaixaBank β one of the leading commercial banks in Spain.
Bankia β the fourth largest bank in the country, focused on retail banking services.
Banco Sabadell β the sixth largest lender by assets and one of the oldest banks in Spain.