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                    <title>The Race For Digital Infrastructure Is Transforming The Technology, Media and Telecommunications Sector</title>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Advisory]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Communications]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) sector is undergoing a new phase of transformation driven by AI, the digitalization of the economy, and growing demand for computing power, data storage, cloud and connectivity. This cycle is reshaping investment and financing strategies amid a complex macroeconomic environment, affecting both global supply chains and companies’ access to liquidity. Ksenia Nekrasova and Manuel Franch, Global Heads of TMT at BBVA CIB, analyze the trends driving this new phase and the bank’s role in an increasingly competitive and specialized market.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) sector is undergoing a new phase of transformation driven by AI, the digitalization of the economy, and growing demand for computing power, data storage, cloud and connectivity. This cycle is reshaping investment and financing strategies amid a complex macroeconomic environment, affecting both global supply chains and companies’ access to liquidity. Ksenia Nekrasova and Manuel Franch, Global Heads of TMT at BBVA CIB, analyze the trends driving this new phase and the bank’s role in an increasingly competitive and specialized market.]]>
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                    <title>International LGBTIQ+ Pride Day: Advancing Towards Spaces Where Everyone Can Be Themselves</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/international-lgbtiq-pride-day-advancing-towards-spaces-where-everyone-can-be-themselves/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[cristobal.baeza]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Diversity]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Human capital]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Reduced inequalities]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Sustainability]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Diversity is part of who we are, and inclusion is part of the culture we build every day. On International <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/lgbtiq-whats-behind-the-acronym/">LGBTIQ+</a> Pride Day, BBVA reaffirms its commitment to creating environments where everyone can grow and thrive with authenticity, confidence and equal opportunities.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Diversity is part of who we are, and inclusion is part of the culture we build every day. On International <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/sustainability/lgbtiq-whats-behind-the-acronym/">LGBTIQ+</a> Pride Day, BBVA reaffirms its commitment to creating environments where everyone can grow and thrive with authenticity, confidence and equal opportunities.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Places €1.25 Billion in a Green Senior Non-preferred Issuance Backed by Strong Demand</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/bbva-launches-a-five-year-green-senior-non-preferred-issuance/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:43:36 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Santiago Romero]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Corporate information]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Debt issuance]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Economy and Finance]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has placed €1.25 billion in a green senior non-preferred issuance maturing on June 30, 2031. The transaction was very well received by investors, with demand exceeding €3.2 billion, more than 2.5 times the final issue size.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has placed €1.25 billion in a green senior non-preferred issuance maturing on June 30, 2031. The transaction was very well received by investors, with demand exceeding €3.2 billion, more than 2.5 times the final issue size.]]>
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                    <title>Carlos Torres Vila: “Artificial intelligence gives Europe and Spain a historic opportunity to boost competitiveness”</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/carlos-torres-vila-artificial-intelligence-gives-europe-and-spain-a-historic-opportunity-to-boost-competitiveness/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:12:18 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Patricia Casas]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Economy and Finance]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Europe and Spain have a historic opportunity ahead of them to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of their economies and accelerate innovation through artificial intelligence (AI). During the opening of the 43rd Seminar of the Association of Economic Information Journalists (APIE) at the Menéndez Pelayo International University (UIMP), in Santander, BBVA Chair Carlos Torres Vila stated that the key will be to accelerate the adoption of this technology and turn its potential into growth, shared prosperity and greater strategic autonomy. He also explained that BBVA has accelerated its transformation with the goal of leading banking in the age of artificial intelligence. To achieve this, the bank has launched a roadmap aimed at expanding the use of AI across the organization and industrializing the creation, deployment, management and governance of intelligent agents at scale.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Europe and Spain have a historic opportunity ahead of them to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of their economies and accelerate innovation through artificial intelligence (AI). During the opening of the 43rd Seminar of the Association of Economic Information Journalists (APIE) at the Menéndez Pelayo International University (UIMP), in Santander, BBVA Chair Carlos Torres Vila stated that the key will be to accelerate the adoption of this technology and turn its potential into growth, shared prosperity and greater strategic autonomy. He also explained that BBVA has accelerated its transformation with the goal of leading banking in the age of artificial intelligence. To achieve this, the bank has launched a roadmap aimed at expanding the use of AI across the organization and industrializing the creation, deployment, management and governance of intelligent agents at scale.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Shareholder and Investor Relations Team Wins Two of the Industry’s Top Distinctions at the IR Awards</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/bbva-shareholder-and-investor-relations-team-wins-two-of-the-industrys-top-distinctions-at-the-ir-awards/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[María Prados]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Awards]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Earnings]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Economy and Finance]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA’s Investor Relations team has been recognized at the prestigious IR Impact Awards, held last week in London, winning in the categories of Best Retail IR Strategy and Best Sell-Side Management.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA’s Investor Relations team has been recognized at the prestigious IR Impact Awards, held last week in London, winning in the categories of Best Retail IR Strategy and Best Sell-Side Management.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA launches a credit card in Germany and expands its financial products offering</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/innovation/bbva-launches-a-credit-card-in-germany-and-expands-its-financial-products-offering/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:11:32 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[maria.ciriza]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Actualitat]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Digital banking]]>
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                            <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/innovation/bbva-launches-a-100-digital-bank-in-germany-offering-an-interest-bearing-checking-account-with-no-fees/">BBVA Germany</a> is launching its first credit card for customers in Germany in partnership with Mastercard. This new card is free for active users and offers an initial six-month fee-free trial period for new cardholders to experience its benefits without a fee, while delivering state-of-the-art security features and no foreign exchange fees (FX) worldwide. The launch highlights what sets BBVA apart from other digital banks: leveraging the scale and expertise of the BBVA Group, one of the largest banking groups in the world.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/innovation/bbva-launches-a-100-digital-bank-in-germany-offering-an-interest-bearing-checking-account-with-no-fees/">BBVA Germany</a> is launching its first credit card for customers in Germany in partnership with Mastercard. This new card is free for active users and offers an initial six-month fee-free trial period for new cardholders to experience its benefits without a fee, while delivering state-of-the-art security features and no foreign exchange fees (FX) worldwide. The launch highlights what sets BBVA apart from other digital banks: leveraging the scale and expertise of the BBVA Group, one of the largest banking groups in the world.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA places €2.25 billion dual-tranche euro-denominated covered bond issuance</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/bbva-places-e2-25-billion-dual-tranche-euro-denominated-covered-bond-issuance/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:35:32 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Miguel Rodríguez Canfranc]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Fixed income]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Issuances]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA placed €2.25 billion in a dual-tranche euro-denominated covered bond issuance on Tuesday. In the first tranche, with a three-year maturity, BBVA placed €1.25 billion at a price of mid-swap + 14 basis points (compared with initial price guidance of mid-swap + 20 basis points). In the second tranche, with a seven-year maturity, BBVA placed €1 billion at a price of mid-swap + 27 basis points (compared with initial price guidance of mid-swap + 34 basis points).]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA placed €2.25 billion in a dual-tranche euro-denominated covered bond issuance on Tuesday. In the first tranche, with a three-year maturity, BBVA placed €1.25 billion at a price of mid-swap + 14 basis points (compared with initial price guidance of mid-swap + 20 basis points). In the second tranche, with a seven-year maturity, BBVA placed €1 billion at a price of mid-swap + 27 basis points (compared with initial price guidance of mid-swap + 34 basis points).]]>
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                    <title>Isaac Asimov, AI, and the Goals of Financial Regulation</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/isaac-asimov-ai-and-the-goals-of-financial-regulation/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>
                        <![CDATA[Javier Díaz Jiménez]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Economy and Finance]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Finance]]>
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                            <![CDATA[One of the main issues currently under discussion in European financial regulation is whether competitiveness objectives should be part of the purview of European regulatory and supervisory agencies, alongside their primary mandate of safeguarding financial stability. The debate has gained momentum following the UK reform introduced in 2023, which included objectives of this kind, and in tandem with the regulatory simplification efforts being championed by the European Commission. Notably, Brussels recently launched a consultation on the competitiveness of the financial industry and is expected to publish a report in the coming weeks. It is important to clarify that both the UK reform and the proposals currently on the table in the EU refer to competitiveness in a dual sense: that of the financial sector itself and that of the broader economy it helps to finance.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[One of the main issues currently under discussion in European financial regulation is whether competitiveness objectives should be part of the purview of European regulatory and supervisory agencies, alongside their primary mandate of safeguarding financial stability. The debate has gained momentum following the UK reform introduced in 2023, which included objectives of this kind, and in tandem with the regulatory simplification efforts being championed by the European Commission. Notably, Brussels recently launched a consultation on the competitiveness of the financial industry and is expected to publish a report in the coming weeks. It is important to clarify that both the UK reform and the proposals currently on the table in the EU refer to competitiveness in a dual sense: that of the financial sector itself and that of the broader economy it helps to finance.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Mexico participates in Grupo Carso’s MXN 4.5 billion bond issuance</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/bbva-mexico-participates-in-grupo-carsos-mxn-4-5-billion-bond-issuance/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Armando Reyna]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Debt issuance]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Economy]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Economy and Finance]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA Mexico participated as bookrunner in Grupo Carso’s bond issuance (Certificados Bursátiles) for an amount of MXN 4.5 billion, identified under ticker symbol GCARSO 26, a transaction that contributes to strengthening the financial strategy of one of Mexico’s most significant business conglomerates.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA Mexico participated as bookrunner in Grupo Carso’s bond issuance (Certificados Bursátiles) for an amount of MXN 4.5 billion, identified under ticker symbol GCARSO 26, a transaction that contributes to strengthening the financial strategy of one of Mexico’s most significant business conglomerates.]]>
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                    <title>Garanti BBVA Celebrates Its 80th Anniversary with New Exhibition</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/tr/economy-and-finance/garanti-bbva-celebrates-its-80th-anniversary-with-new-exhibition/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>
                        <![CDATA[Sofia Martínez Corrons]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Corporate information]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Garanti BBVA]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Garanti BBVA recently unveiled the exhibition ‘We’ve Been in the Future for 80 Years,’ on June 2nd at a special event for the press. The exhibition at Salt Galata chronicles the bank’s extensive journey over eight decades – from its founding in Ankara in 1946 to its current role as a driver of modern banking. Designed as an interactive, immersive experience, the exhibition aims to tell the stories of the employees, customers and stakeholders who have shaped the bank over the years.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Garanti BBVA recently unveiled the exhibition ‘We’ve Been in the Future for 80 Years,’ on June 2nd at a special event for the press. The exhibition at Salt Galata chronicles the bank’s extensive journey over eight decades – from its founding in Ankara in 1946 to its current role as a driver of modern banking. Designed as an interactive, immersive experience, the exhibition aims to tell the stories of the employees, customers and stakeholders who have shaped the bank over the years.]]>
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