https://www.bbva.com/en/ NEWS BBVA Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:12:49 +0100 en-US hourly 1 https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/gender-equality-could-boost-global-gdp-by-more-than-20/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:44:57 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1151440 CSW), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, has issued a stark warning regarding "invisible barriers" and discriminatory laws that could delay economic gender equality for nearly 300 years. Performance data from the Microfinance Foundation (BBVAMF) which participated in the summit as a leading institution in financial inclusion, debunks long-standing prejudices regarding financial risk: among the entrepreneurs it serves, women represent 70% of those who successfully transition out of poverty, with their businesses growing at the same rate as those led by men.]]> CSW), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, has issued a stark warning regarding "invisible barriers" and discriminatory laws that could delay economic gender equality for nearly 300 years. Performance data from the Microfinance Foundation (BBVAMF) which participated in the summit as a leading institution in financial inclusion, debunks long-standing prejudices regarding financial risk: among the entrepreneurs it serves, women represent 70% of those who successfully transition out of poverty, with their businesses growing at the same rate as those led by men.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/the-queen-of-spain-visits-the-bbva-microfinance-foundation-to-learn-how-small-cocoa-producers-create-jobs-and-combat-poverty/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:27:15 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1079576 the BBVA Microfinance Foundation under the presidency of Queen Letizia of Spain. The Queen, who underlined the Foundation’s invaluable work in supporting the progress of millions of people, was accompanied by BBVA Chair Carlos Torres Vila and by renowned pastry chef Jordi Roca.]]> the BBVA Microfinance Foundation under the presidency of Queen Letizia of Spain. The Queen, who underlined the Foundation’s invaluable work in supporting the progress of millions of people, was accompanied by BBVA Chair Carlos Torres Vila and by renowned pastry chef Jordi Roca.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/co/sustainability/bbva-and-bancamia-grant-scholarships-to-100-young-colombians/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 08:43:24 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=1019184 https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/h-m-the-queen-of-spain-praises-the-work-of-the-bbva-microfinance-foundation-on-the-occasion-of-its-15th-anniversary/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 06:35:01 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=954913 https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/refugees-displaced-persons-and-migrants-what-do-the-100-million-people-fleeing-their-homes-have-in-common/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:55:35 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=925173 if a country were formed with all of them, it would rank as the fourteenth most populous on the planet as they are equivalent to more than 1% of the world's population. This figure includes refugees and asylum seekers, as well as the 53.2 million people displaced by conflicts within their own countries. Many of them flee with little and have to start from scratch, sometimes from an even more vulnerable situation. Their settlement and success in the country of settlement depends very much on their legal status because displaced, migrant and refugee are not synonymous.]]> if a country were formed with all of them, it would rank as the fourteenth most populous on the planet as they are equivalent to more than 1% of the world's population. This figure includes refugees and asylum seekers, as well as the 53.2 million people displaced by conflicts within their own countries. Many of them flee with little and have to start from scratch, sometimes from an even more vulnerable situation. Their settlement and success in the country of settlement depends very much on their legal status because displaced, migrant and refugee are not synonymous.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/15-years-of-microfinance-a-successful-formula-for-inclusion-in-latin-america/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 05:24:36 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=919303 https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/digital-skills-training-boost-profits-and-sales-for-migrants-and-displaced-communities-in-colombia/ Thu, 26 May 2022 00:20:08 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=917246 “Tu Refuerzo Escolar”, a support center for students.]]> “Tu Refuerzo Escolar”, a support center for students.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/javier-m-flores-we-are-proud-of-helping-millions-of-people-improve-their-quality-of-life/ Wed, 11 May 2022 05:22:24 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=911372 The BBVA Microfinance Foundation (FMBBVA) is celebrating its anniversary. It was founded by BBVA in 2007 as a non-profit organization in the framework of the bank’s corporate social responsibility. With a €200 million endowment, FMBBVA aims to support people in situations of vulnerability with productive activities. In commemoration of this milestone, we spoke with Javier M. Flores, who has been the CEO of the foundation since 2010. With a law degree and MBA from the University of Houston (Texas, U.S.), he is in charge of strategy, executive management and supervision of the microfinance institutions in Latin America.]]> The BBVA Microfinance Foundation (FMBBVA) is celebrating its anniversary. It was founded by BBVA in 2007 as a non-profit organization in the framework of the bank’s corporate social responsibility. With a €200 million endowment, FMBBVA aims to support people in situations of vulnerability with productive activities. In commemoration of this milestone, we spoke with Javier M. Flores, who has been the CEO of the foundation since 2010. With a law degree and MBA from the University of Houston (Texas, U.S.), he is in charge of strategy, executive management and supervision of the microfinance institutions in Latin America.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/queen-letizia-learns-about-the-bbva-microfinance-foundations-efforts-for-technological-inclusion/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:26:39 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=sustainability&p=873284 BBVA Microfinance Foundation (FMBBVA) organized ‘Connected for digital opportunities’ - an event which H.M. The Queen presided over. BBVA Chairman Carlos Torres Vila, Bank of Spain Deputy Governor Margarita Delgado and the Director General of the BBVA Microfinance Foundation, Javier M. Flores, all participated in the event. The debate focused on boosting economic recovery from a more innovative and inclusive perspective through technology.]]> BBVA Microfinance Foundation (FMBBVA) organized ‘Connected for digital opportunities’ - an event which H.M. The Queen presided over. BBVA Chairman Carlos Torres Vila, Bank of Spain Deputy Governor Margarita Delgado and the Director General of the BBVA Microfinance Foundation, Javier M. Flores, all participated in the event. The debate focused on boosting economic recovery from a more innovative and inclusive perspective through technology.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/bbva-microfinance-foundation-largest-global-contributor-to-gender-equality-initiatives/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:18:53 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=825522 BBVA Microfinance Foundation (BBVAMF). Thanks to this work and its development finance initiatives, the Foundation is the top contributor to gender equality, according to the latest report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).]]> BBVA Microfinance Foundation (BBVAMF). Thanks to this work and its development finance initiatives, the Foundation is the top contributor to gender equality, according to the latest report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).]]>