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                    <title>An industry model leveraged on long-term relationships: BBVA's investment banking commitment to its clients</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/an-industry-model-leveraged-on-long-term-relationships-bbvas-investment-banking-commitment-to-its-clients/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:57:50 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                            <![CDATA[In a global context marked by uncertainty and economic challenges, BBVA Corporate &amp; Investment Banking (CIB) has reinforced its commitment to the growth, the sustainable development and the long-term success of its wholesale clients. The institution advocates for a business model rooted in sector specialization—a strategy that enables it to provide tailored solutions and support large companies and institutions in their transition toward a more sustainable future.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[In a global context marked by uncertainty and economic challenges, BBVA Corporate &amp; Investment Banking (CIB) has reinforced its commitment to the growth, the sustainable development and the long-term success of its wholesale clients. The institution advocates for a business model rooted in sector specialization—a strategy that enables it to provide tailored solutions and support large companies and institutions in their transition toward a more sustainable future.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA signs first-ever sustainable project finance loan in Spain's hospitality industry</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-signs-first-ever-sustainable-project-finance-loan-in-spains-hospitality-industry/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Corporate lending]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Beachbox Hotelco has become the first company in Spain’s hospitality sector to sign a sustainable project finance loan to finance the construction of the <a href="https://www.sixsenses.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Six Senses Ibiza hotel</a>. BBVA served as <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/sustainable-agent-banks-taking-action-against-climate-change/">sustainable coordinator</a> in the €55 million syndicated loan for the financing of the project. BBVA and Caixabank will each contribute 50 percent of the funds.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Beachbox Hotelco has become the first company in Spain’s hospitality sector to sign a sustainable project finance loan to finance the construction of the <a href="https://www.sixsenses.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Six Senses Ibiza hotel</a>. BBVA served as <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/sustainable-agent-banks-taking-action-against-climate-change/">sustainable coordinator</a> in the €55 million syndicated loan for the financing of the project. BBVA and Caixabank will each contribute 50 percent of the funds.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA expands its framework for sustainable transactional products</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-expands-its-framework-for-sustainable-transactional-products/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 07:38:56 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Climate]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Responsible banking]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Business]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Development Goals]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA reaffirms its commitment to the fight against climate change and responsible banking with the expansion of its <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-strengthens-its-commitment-to-sustainability-with-an-industry-first-sustainable-transactional-product-framework/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">framework for sustainable transactional products</a>, which was published at the beginning of the year. With it, the bank seeks to make different sustainable financial solutions available to a greater number of clients.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA reaffirms its commitment to the fight against climate change and responsible banking with the expansion of its <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-strengthens-its-commitment-to-sustainability-with-an-industry-first-sustainable-transactional-product-framework/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">framework for sustainable transactional products</a>, which was published at the beginning of the year. With it, the bank seeks to make different sustainable financial solutions available to a greater number of clients.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA, leader in bond issues in Spain</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-leader-in-bond-issues-in-spain/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 01:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Global markets]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                            <![CDATA[As of September 2019, BBVA stood at the top of the Spanish financial and corporate bond issues league tables published by Bloomberg. “The secret to being involved in so many bond issues is the bond value chain and teamwork,” said Regina Gil, Global Head of Credit at BBVA.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[As of September 2019, BBVA stood at the top of the Spanish financial and corporate bond issues league tables published by Bloomberg. “The secret to being involved in so many bond issues is the bond value chain and teamwork,” said Regina Gil, Global Head of Credit at BBVA.]]>
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                    <title>To be sustainable or no to be, that's the question</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/to-be-sustainable-or-no-to-be-thats-the-question/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2019 08:47:09 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Climate]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Responsible banking]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Development Goals]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Finance]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Each individual can play a part in the fight against climate change, to one degree or another. With small, daily gestures, it is possible to contribute to the conservation of the environment. Large corporations, through different debt instruments, bonds, and even specific transactions, also play a role in supporting this campaign, a campaign that concerns every corner of society. More specifically, what impact do businesses have on the environment, and what can they do to offset it?]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Each individual can play a part in the fight against climate change, to one degree or another. With small, daily gestures, it is possible to contribute to the conservation of the environment. Large corporations, through different debt instruments, bonds, and even specific transactions, also play a role in supporting this campaign, a campaign that concerns every corner of society. More specifically, what impact do businesses have on the environment, and what can they do to offset it?]]>
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                    <title>BBVA accompanies CIE Automotive in its sustainable strategy</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-accompanies-cie-automotive-in-its-sustainable-strategy/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 08:23:52 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Climate]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Responsible banking]]>
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                                <![CDATA[SDG]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Development Goals]]>
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                            <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.cieautomotive.com/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CIE Automotive</a> wanted to benefit from BBVA’s experience and advice in its first sustainable financing with a commercial bank. The international industrial group formalized an €80 million bilateral sustainable loan with the bank.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.cieautomotive.com/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CIE Automotive</a> wanted to benefit from BBVA’s experience and advice in its first sustainable financing with a commercial bank. The international industrial group formalized an €80 million bilateral sustainable loan with the bank.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA assists Atlantic Copper with their first sustainable financing activities</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbva-assists-atlantic-copper-with-their-first-sustainable-financing-activities/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Climate]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Responsible banking]]>
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                                <![CDATA[SDG]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Business]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Development Goals]]>
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                            <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.atlantic-copper.es/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atlantic Copper</a>, with the support of BBVA, has made its debut in the sustainable financing market by drawing up of two bilateral financing deals worth a combined total of €44 million. This activity confirms both companies’ strategic commitment to become aligned with the <a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sustainable Development Goals</a> (SDGs) and <a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/development-agenda/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Agenda 2030</a>.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.atlantic-copper.es/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atlantic Copper</a>, with the support of BBVA, has made its debut in the sustainable financing market by drawing up of two bilateral financing deals worth a combined total of €44 million. This activity confirms both companies’ strategic commitment to become aligned with the <a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sustainable Development Goals</a> (SDGs) and <a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/development-agenda/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Agenda 2030</a>.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA’s debut as sustainability coordinator in Asia with COFCO International</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/bbvas-debut-as-sustainability-coordinator-in-asia-with-cofco-international/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:57:08 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Climate]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Responsible banking]]>
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                                <![CDATA[SDG]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Business]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Development Goals]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The agribusiness company <a href="https://www.cofcointernational.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COFCO International</a> has signed the first syndicated sustainability-linked facility arranged by a  Chinese corporate with the help of BBVA. The financing is for a total of $2.1 billion comprising three tranches - a 1-year revolving credit facility (RCF), a 3-year RCF and a 3-year term loan - each tied to sustainability criteria.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The agribusiness company <a href="https://www.cofcointernational.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COFCO International</a> has signed the first syndicated sustainability-linked facility arranged by a  Chinese corporate with the help of BBVA. The financing is for a total of $2.1 billion comprising three tranches - a 1-year revolving credit facility (RCF), a 3-year RCF and a 3-year term loan - each tied to sustainability criteria.]]>
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                    <title>The future of renewable energy: a paradigm shift</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/the-future-of-renewable-energy-a-paradigm-shift/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2019 06:46:38 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Affordable and clean energy]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Carbon Footprint]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Renewable Energy]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Research and Cience]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Development Goals]]>
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                            <![CDATA[How is the electricity market changing with the arrival of renewable energy? How will green energy and its marketing evolve? Are companies advancing in the transition to a decarbonized economy at the pace the planet needs? These are some of the questions <a href="https://elpais.com/economia/2019/06/07/actualidad/1559923034_087436.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">posed in the event</a> organized by the newspaper El País “Marketing renewable energy” on June 6th.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[How is the electricity market changing with the arrival of renewable energy? How will green energy and its marketing evolve? Are companies advancing in the transition to a decarbonized economy at the pace the planet needs? These are some of the questions <a href="https://elpais.com/economia/2019/06/07/actualidad/1559923034_087436.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">posed in the event</a> organized by the newspaper El País “Marketing renewable energy” on June 6th.]]>
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                    <title>Sustainable agent: banks taking action against climate change</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/sustainable-agent-banks-taking-action-against-climate-change/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 23:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Business]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainable Development Goals]]>
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                            <![CDATA[In recent years, society has become increasingly aware of the importance of climate change. The not so remote hazards it poses to our current way of life make changes in current policies necessary. The financial industry is joining forces in the fight against climate change through <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainable-finance-ready-go-any-further/">sustainable finance</a>. Sustainable loans are one of the key tools, and banks play a decisive role when they act as sustainable agents for these loans. But what does this actually entail?]]>
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                            <![CDATA[In recent years, society has become increasingly aware of the importance of climate change. The not so remote hazards it poses to our current way of life make changes in current policies necessary. The financial industry is joining forces in the fight against climate change through <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainable-finance-ready-go-any-further/">sustainable finance</a>. Sustainable loans are one of the key tools, and banks play a decisive role when they act as sustainable agents for these loans. But what does this actually entail?]]>
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