Editor's Letter
Taking Stock at the Halfway Mark
From conflict to innovation, our June issue takes stock of the turbulent year thus far and anticipates the challenges still ahead.
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Country Report
Spain’s Economic Growth Test
On the surface, Spain enters the second half of this year as one of Europe’s best-performing economies, most visible in...
Features
Inside the EIB’s Global Maritime Blitz
When the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed off on an €80 million loan to Bilbao’s Port Authority in late 2024,...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Three Bankers Lead Pack to Replace Lagarde at ECB
ECB succession race heats up as Christine Lagarde’s early exit speculation boosts three leading central bankers.
Winner Insights
Javier Rodríguez Soler: Scaling What Already Works
Javier Rodríguez Soler is head of Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) and Sustainability at BBVA, named Best Corporate Bank. He discusses the bank’s growth, AI integration, and decarbonization.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
BBVA Sweetens Sabadell Bid
Spain’s second-largest bank is edging closer to creating Europe’s third-largest lender by market value, behind only HSBC and Santander.
Banking
BBVA Pursues Banco Sabadell Takeover Despite Opposition
Spanish bank BBVA recently saw one of its biggest backers, GQG Partners, call it quits and sell its stake due...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Spain: From Red To Black
Spain is enjoying a positive current account with an export boom and services are doing very well. Can it keep...
Spain
Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by Global Finance editors, to learn more about Spain economic outlook, debt to GDP ratio, international trade performance and population trends. Rankings of Spain best banks and safest banks are also available.
Winner Insights
A Standout Performance: Q&A With CaixaBank CEO Gonzalo Gortázar
Global Finance: What drove CaixaBank’s performance in 2023? Gonzalo Gortázar: CaixaBank’s outstanding performance in 2023 reflected strong commercial activity throughout...
Banking
Focusing On Development: Q&A With CaixaBank CEO Gonzalo Gortázar
Gonzalo Gortázar, CEO of CaixaBank, shares his views regarding digital leadership and the current economic outlook.
Country Report
Spain’s Recovery At Risk
Inflation and rising borrowing costs threaten Spain's post-pandemic recovery.