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                    <title>BBVA USA officially opens 11 de novo branches across Texas</title>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 20:55:43 +0000</pubDate>
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                            <![CDATA[<strong>BBVA USA today announced the opening of 11 new branches across five Texas markets, marking a major milestone in an endeavor <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-usa-announces-it-will-open-15-new-branches-across-its-texas-footprint/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first announced in June 2020</a>. </strong>

The branches, opened in early May, feature updated branch models aligned with the bank’s vision of integrating both a digital and face-to-face branch banking experience for customers. The bank’s new set of branches can be found in the Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth and Dallas markets.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[<strong>BBVA USA today announced the opening of 11 new branches across five Texas markets, marking a major milestone in an endeavor <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-usa-announces-it-will-open-15-new-branches-across-its-texas-footprint/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first announced in June 2020</a>. </strong>

The branches, opened in early May, feature updated branch models aligned with the bank’s vision of integrating both a digital and face-to-face branch banking experience for customers. The bank’s new set of branches can be found in the Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth and Dallas markets.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA USA and the Houston Rockets team up to send “care packages” to small businesses</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-usa-and-the-houston-rockets-team-up-to-send-care-packages-to-small-businesses/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 14:49:29 +0000</pubDate>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA USA and the Houston Rockets teamed up to send “care packages” to small businesses in the Houston area impacted by the pandemic over the past year.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA USA and the Houston Rockets teamed up to send “care packages” to small businesses in the Houston area impacted by the pandemic over the past year.]]>
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                    <title>Bank Insurance & Securities Association (BISA) announces Veronica Rink’s second year as board director</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/bank-insurance-securities-association-bisa-announces-veronica-rinks-second-year-as-director/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:40:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <![CDATA[Communication]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The <a href="https://www.bisanet.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bank Insurance &amp; Securities Association (BISA)</a> has reaffirmed its 2021 Board of Directors, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicarink/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Veronica Rink</a> will serve her second year of her three-year term, the association announced. In addition, Rink will continue to serve on the organization's Membership Committee as well as other initiatives and task forces.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The <a href="https://www.bisanet.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bank Insurance &amp; Securities Association (BISA)</a> has reaffirmed its 2021 Board of Directors, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicarink/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Veronica Rink</a> will serve her second year of her three-year term, the association announced. In addition, Rink will continue to serve on the organization's Membership Committee as well as other initiatives and task forces.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA USA PPP-related technology achievements earn the bank a CIO 100 award</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/innovation/bbva-usa-ppp-related-technology-achievements-earn-the-bank-a-cio-100-award/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:23:55 +0000</pubDate>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA USA was recently honored by IDG’s CIO as a <a href="https://www.idg.com/news/cio-honors-technology-achievement-with-2021-cio-100-hall-of-fame-awards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. 2021 CIO 100</a> award winner for its efforts, that took place exactly one year ago this week, in creating an online portal for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA USA was recently honored by IDG’s CIO as a <a href="https://www.idg.com/news/cio-honors-technology-achievement-with-2021-cio-100-hall-of-fame-awards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. 2021 CIO 100</a> award winner for its efforts, that took place exactly one year ago this week, in creating an online portal for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).]]>
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                    <title>People on the Move: Mou Das added to BBVA USA Global Wealth team in Houston</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/people-on-the-move-mou-das-added-to-bbva-usa-global-wealth-team-in-houston/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA announced today the new addition of Mou Das to its Houston Global Wealth team. Das will serve as a senior vice president in the role of private banker. Her responsibilities include serving the bank’s Global Wealth clients in the Houston area through a variety of channels and advice on wealth building and management.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA announced today the new addition of Mou Das to its Houston Global Wealth team. Das will serve as a senior vice president in the role of private banker. Her responsibilities include serving the bank’s Global Wealth clients in the Houston area through a variety of channels and advice on wealth building and management.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA USA’s Global Wealth team earns a best-in-class score from Greenwich Associates’ study</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-usas-global-wealth-team-earns-a-best-in-class-score-from-greenwich-associates-study/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
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                            <![CDATA[In 2020, BBVA USA’s Global Wealth team exceeded client expectations with its flexible approach to its wealth management services at the onset of the pandemic. This year, that customer satisfaction yielded a <a href="https://www.greenwich.com/press-release/new-%E2%80%9Ctech-and-touch%E2%80%9D-service-model-already-reshaping-role-wealth-advisor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2021 best-in-class firm score from a Greenwich Associates</a> study, as announced by the research firm last week.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[In 2020, BBVA USA’s Global Wealth team exceeded client expectations with its flexible approach to its wealth management services at the onset of the pandemic. This year, that customer satisfaction yielded a <a href="https://www.greenwich.com/press-release/new-%E2%80%9Ctech-and-touch%E2%80%9D-service-model-already-reshaping-role-wealth-advisor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2021 best-in-class firm score from a Greenwich Associates</a> study, as announced by the research firm last week.]]>
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                    <title>A bevy of honors come BBVA USA’s way, courtesy of Greenwich Associates</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/a-bevy-of-honors-come-bbva-usas-way-courtesy-of-greenwich-associates/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
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                            <![CDATA[Greenwich Associates announced today its Greenwich Excellence Awards, <a href="https://www.greenwich.com/document-type/greenwich-awards" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a series of honors that recognizes top 2020 performers in the banking industry in a variety of topics</a>, highlighting BBVA USA in a plethora of categories.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Greenwich Associates announced today its Greenwich Excellence Awards, <a href="https://www.greenwich.com/document-type/greenwich-awards" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a series of honors that recognizes top 2020 performers in the banking industry in a variety of topics</a>, highlighting BBVA USA in a plethora of categories.]]>
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                    <title>Analysis: Top five ways millennials’ approach to homebuying is different from other generations</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/analysis-top-five-ways-millennials-approach-to-homebuying-is-different-from-other-generations/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:40:35 +0000</pubDate>
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                                <![CDATA[Home buying]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Housing]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Mortgages]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Months ago, BBVA USA Head of Mortgage Murat Kalkan <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/housing-market-outlook-supply-demand-millennials/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoke on a variety of topics regarding the mortgage sector</a> - and in part spoke about millennials and their changing patterns toward homeownership.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Months ago, BBVA USA Head of Mortgage Murat Kalkan <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/housing-market-outlook-supply-demand-millennials/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoke on a variety of topics regarding the mortgage sector</a> - and in part spoke about millennials and their changing patterns toward homeownership.]]>
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                    <title>For the third time in as many years, Global Finance magazine lauds BBVA USA’s treasury and cash management services</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/for-the-third-time-in-as-many-years-global-finance-magazine-lauds-bbva-usas-treasury-and-cash-management-services/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:45:35 +0000</pubDate>
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                            <![CDATA[In a hat trick, BBVA USA has been named the Best Treasury &amp; Cash Management Provider in the Southwest Region by Global Finance magazine for the third time in a row.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[In a hat trick, BBVA USA has been named the Best Treasury &amp; Cash Management Provider in the Southwest Region by Global Finance magazine for the third time in a row.]]>
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                    <title>MyBankTracker crowns BBVA USA as one of the Best South Regional Banks for 2021</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/mybanktracker-crowns-bbva-usa-as-one-of-the-best-south-regional-banks-for-2021/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
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                            <![CDATA[Adding to the list of recognitions BBVA USA has received in the past few months, MyBankTracker listed BBVA USA in its Best of Banking Awards, <a href="https://www.mybanktracker.com/banking" target="_blank" rel="noopener">naming it one of the Best South Regional Banks for 2021.</a>]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Adding to the list of recognitions BBVA USA has received in the past few months, MyBankTracker listed BBVA USA in its Best of Banking Awards, <a href="https://www.mybanktracker.com/banking" target="_blank" rel="noopener">naming it one of the Best South Regional Banks for 2021.</a>]]>
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