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        <title>Finance | BBVA</title>
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                    <title>Iberdrola, BBVA and Santander deliver the first syndicated financing managed entirely on blockchain</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/iberdrola-bbva-and-santander-deliver-the-first-syndicated-financing-managed-entirely-on-blockchain/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:32:28 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Blockchain]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Financial and commercial services]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The €150 million transaction is executed through a new blockchain-based platform developed by ioBuilders together with the two banks and represents a major technological step forward in the digitalisation of the syndicated loan market.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The €150 million transaction is executed through a new blockchain-based platform developed by ioBuilders together with the two banks and represents a major technological step forward in the digitalisation of the syndicated loan market.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA launches a second tranche of €1 billion of its share buyback programme</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/bbva-launches-a-second-tranche-of-e1-billion-of-its-share-buyback-programme/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:49:29 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Patricia Casas]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Banking]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Economy and Finance]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Financial system]]>
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                            <![CDATA[<hr />

This Wednesday, October 14, BBVA will resume the execution of its extraordinary share buyback programme of up to €2 billion euros, announced on July 30. Following the completion of the first tranche of €1 billion euros, the bank will repurchase shares for a further maximum amount of €1 billion euros.]]>
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This Wednesday, October 14, BBVA will resume the execution of its extraordinary share buyback programme of up to €2 billion euros, announced on July 30. Following the completion of the first tranche of €1 billion euros, the bank will repurchase shares for a further maximum amount of €1 billion euros.]]>
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                    <title>The Algorithmic Trader: How AI Is Redefining the Trading Desk</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/the-algorithmic-trader-how-ai-is-redefining-the-trading-desk/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>
                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[AI Solutions]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Financial markets and monetary economics]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The bustle of trading floors has given way to data-driven precision. Today, trading desks operate as high-tech hubs where the ability to process information in milliseconds can make all the difference. At BBVA, artificial intelligence acts as a force multiplier for human expertise: teams rely on advanced models to analyze vast volumes of data, optimize pricing and streamline execution. Machines handle real-time calculations, allowing professionals to focus on where they add the most value: strategic judgment and control.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The bustle of trading floors has given way to data-driven precision. Today, trading desks operate as high-tech hubs where the ability to process information in milliseconds can make all the difference. At BBVA, artificial intelligence acts as a force multiplier for human expertise: teams rely on advanced models to analyze vast volumes of data, optimize pricing and streamline execution. Machines handle real-time calculations, allowing professionals to focus on where they add the most value: strategic judgment and control.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA embarks on a new growth phase in Spain, with customers at its heart and AI at the forefront</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/bbva-embarks-on-a-new-growth-phase-in-spain-with-customers-at-its-heart-and-ai-at-the-forefront/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>
                        <![CDATA[María Prados]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Customer experience]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Economy and Finance]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Finance]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA is entering a new phase from a position of leadership and credibility, following years of transforming its business model and building relationships with its customers. In the current environment, the bank aims to accelerate its growth in Spain by focusing on three levers: expanding its customer base, deepening customer relationships and increasing its presence in higher-value businesses such as the enterprise segments, insurance and Global Wealth. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be the key accelerator in this new phase, with customers at the heart of the transformation and an increasingly simple, hyper-personalized and specialized experience. This was highlighted by BBVA’s country manager in Spain, Peio Belausteguigoitia, during a meeting with analysts and investors.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA is entering a new phase from a position of leadership and credibility, following years of transforming its business model and building relationships with its customers. In the current environment, the bank aims to accelerate its growth in Spain by focusing on three levers: expanding its customer base, deepening customer relationships and increasing its presence in higher-value businesses such as the enterprise segments, insurance and Global Wealth. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be the key accelerator in this new phase, with customers at the heart of the transformation and an increasingly simple, hyper-personalized and specialized experience. This was highlighted by BBVA’s country manager in Spain, Peio Belausteguigoitia, during a meeting with analysts and investors.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA launches Global Wealth, its new global offering for high-net-worth clients</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/bbva-launches-global-wealth-its-new-global-offering-for-high-net-worth-clients/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>
                        <![CDATA[Miguel Rodríguez Canfranc]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Bank services]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Banking]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA is strengthening its commitment to high-net-worth clients with the launch of Global Wealth, a new umbrella brand bringing together the Premium, Private Banking and Ultra High Net Worth (UHN) segments. From October, the three offerings will share a common name and identity across all countries, reflecting a highly specialized service model and a more differentiated value proposition that combines local and global capabilities to meet the needs of clients and their families.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA is strengthening its commitment to high-net-worth clients with the launch of Global Wealth, a new umbrella brand bringing together the Premium, Private Banking and Ultra High Net Worth (UHN) segments. From October, the three offerings will share a common name and identity across all countries, reflecting a highly specialized service model and a more differentiated value proposition that combines local and global capabilities to meet the needs of clients and their families.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA obtains authorization to launch its securities firm in Japan and expand access to its global offering for institutional investors</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/bbva-obtains-authorization-to-launch-its-securities-firm-in-japan-and-expand-access-to-its-global-offering-for-institutional-investors/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:40:48 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>
                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Financial and commercial services]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Financing for companies]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA will expand its capabilities in Asia after BBVA Japan Securities Limited completed the relevant local regulatory registrations. This new subsidiary serves a strategic purpose: to act as a direct channel connecting Japanese institutional investors with BBVA's global financial solutions, operating strictly as a local sales and middle office platform for the distribution of BBVA's international products.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA will expand its capabilities in Asia after BBVA Japan Securities Limited completed the relevant local regulatory registrations. This new subsidiary serves a strategic purpose: to act as a direct channel connecting Japanese institutional investors with BBVA's global financial solutions, operating strictly as a local sales and middle office platform for the distribution of BBVA's international products.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA and eDreams sign strategic agreement to connect digital banking and travel in Italy and Germany</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/innovation/bbva-and-edreams-sign-strategic-agreement-to-connect-digital-banking-and-travel-in-italy-and-germany/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>
                        <![CDATA[María Prados]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Digital banking]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Economy and Finance]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Finance]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Financial system]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA Digital Banks and eDreams ODIGEO are launching a strategic partnership to promote integrated digital experiences across travel and financial services. The collaboration, which begins in Italy and Germany, aims to bring together the capabilities and expertise of both companies to develop new digital propositions. As a first step, an exclusive campaign will launch in Germany in September for new customers of  BBVA Germany who are eligible to participate and enjoy one year of Opodo Prime Plus free of charge, an online travel subscription programme offering exclusive benefits and discounts on flights, hotels, trains and car rentals.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA Digital Banks and eDreams ODIGEO are launching a strategic partnership to promote integrated digital experiences across travel and financial services. The collaboration, which begins in Italy and Germany, aims to bring together the capabilities and expertise of both companies to develop new digital propositions. As a first step, an exclusive campaign will launch in Germany in September for new customers of  BBVA Germany who are eligible to participate and enjoy one year of Opodo Prime Plus free of charge, an online travel subscription programme offering exclusive benefits and discounts on flights, hotels, trains and car rentals.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA places £600 million senior non-preferred bond amid strong demand</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/bbva-issues-six-year-senior-non-preferred-bond-in-sterling/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>
                        <![CDATA[Miguel Rodríguez Canfranc]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Fixed income]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA on Wednesday placed £600 million (€698 million) in a senior non-preferred bond issuance. Demand reached as much as £1.25 billion. The bond has a six-year maturity, until September 2032, with an early redemption option in September 2031. The price was set at UKT (the UK sovereign bond) +100 basis points, below the initial price guidance of UKT+115 basis points. BBVA, NatWest and Nomura acted as bookrunners.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA on Wednesday placed £600 million (€698 million) in a senior non-preferred bond issuance. Demand reached as much as £1.25 billion. The bond has a six-year maturity, until September 2032, with an early redemption option in September 2031. The price was set at UKT (the UK sovereign bond) +100 basis points, below the initial price guidance of UKT+115 basis points. BBVA, NatWest and Nomura acted as bookrunners.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA places €1.25 billion senior preferred green bond with demand twice the amount issue</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/bbva-issues-seven-year-senior-preferred-green-bond/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>
                        <![CDATA[Miguel Rodríguez Canfranc]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Fixed income]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has placed a €1.25 billion senior preferred green bond this Tuesday, maturing in September 2033. The price was set at mid-swaps +75 basis points, significantly below the initial price guidance of mid-swaps +100 basis points. The bookrunners were BBVA, Danske, ING, Natixis and UBS. Demand reached €2.8 billion.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has placed a €1.25 billion senior preferred green bond this Tuesday, maturing in September 2033. The price was set at mid-swaps +75 basis points, significantly below the initial price guidance of mid-swaps +100 basis points. The bookrunners were BBVA, Danske, ING, Natixis and UBS. Demand reached €2.8 billion.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA launches its partnership with Inter and unveils new offers in Italy</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/innovation/bbva-launches-its-partnership-with-inter-and-unveils-new-offers-in-italy/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>
                        <![CDATA[Joan Llop]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Digital banking]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Innovation]]>
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                            <![CDATA[FC Internazionale Milano and BBVA have officially presented their partnership at a media event held at the club’s headquarters in Milan. The event also coincides with the launch of new BBVA offers in Italy, where the bank is now approaching one million customers.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[FC Internazionale Milano and BBVA have officially presented their partnership at a media event held at the club’s headquarters in Milan. The event also coincides with the launch of new BBVA offers in Italy, where the bank is now approaching one million customers.]]>
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