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                    <title>"A New Wave of Investment Is Reshaping the Financial Needs of Spanish Companies”</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/a-new-wave-of-investment-is-reshaping-the-financial-needs-of-spanish-companies/</link>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Advice for companies]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Energy transition for companies]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The energy transition, digitalisation, sector consolidation and the rollout of new infrastructure are reshaping investment decisions in Europe. In Spain, BBVA CIB has delivered two consecutive years of double-digit growth and has supported transactions and investments of close to €20 billion. José Ramón Vizmanos, Head of BBVA CIB in Spain, explains why this new phase requires more capital, greater financial sophistication and a long-term strategic vision.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The energy transition, digitalisation, sector consolidation and the rollout of new infrastructure are reshaping investment decisions in Europe. In Spain, BBVA CIB has delivered two consecutive years of double-digit growth and has supported transactions and investments of close to €20 billion. José Ramón Vizmanos, Head of BBVA CIB in Spain, explains why this new phase requires more capital, greater financial sophistication and a long-term strategic vision.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Finances a Pioneering Geothermal Project in the United States</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/bbva-finances-a-pioneering-geothermal-project-in-the-united-states/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:05:21 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Cleantech]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Energy transition]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has played a key role as Coordinator Lead Arranger and Hedging Coordinator in the financing of Cape Phase I, developed by Fervo Energy, a pioneering project that marks a milestone in the commercial-scale deployment of next-generation geothermal energy in the United States. The transaction highlights BBVA’s capabilities in the energy sector and reinforces its strong and growing presence as one of the leading project finance institutions in the U.S. market.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has played a key role as Coordinator Lead Arranger and Hedging Coordinator in the financing of Cape Phase I, developed by Fervo Energy, a pioneering project that marks a milestone in the commercial-scale deployment of next-generation geothermal energy in the United States. The transaction highlights BBVA’s capabilities in the energy sector and reinforces its strong and growing presence as one of the leading project finance institutions in the U.S. market.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA rises to seventh in UK project finance, mobilising £1.36 billion</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/bbva-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-project-finance-mobilising-1-36-billion/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Energy transition for companies]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Project finance]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The bank ranks seventh by volume and eighth by number of project finance transactions in the UK, according to Refinitiv. The UK, one of the most dynamic and competitive markets in Europe, remains a strategic priority for BBVA CIB, which mobilised £1.36 billion in 2025 to finance key projects in the energy transition, clean technologies and essential infrastructure.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The bank ranks seventh by volume and eighth by number of project finance transactions in the UK, according to Refinitiv. The UK, one of the most dynamic and competitive markets in Europe, remains a strategic priority for BBVA CIB, which mobilised £1.36 billion in 2025 to finance key projects in the energy transition, clean technologies and essential infrastructure.]]>
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                    <title>Global Finance Recognizes BBVA’s Leadership in Investment Banking in Four Key Markets</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/global-finance-recognizes-bbvas-leadership-in-investment-banking-in-four-key-markets/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Awards]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Financing for companies]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The financial publication has distinguished BBVA with the Best Investment Bank awards in Spain, Mexico, Peru and Türkiye, and has also recognized its leadership in infrastructure finance in Western Europe and Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in debt markets in the latter region.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The financial publication has distinguished BBVA with the Best Investment Bank awards in Spain, Mexico, Peru and Türkiye, and has also recognized its leadership in infrastructure finance in Western Europe and Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in debt markets in the latter region.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Steps Up its Commitment to the United States: Growing With Focus, Senior Leadership and Discipline in the World’s Largest Financial Market</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/bbva-steps-up-its-commitment-to-the-united-states-growing-with-focus-senior-leadership-and-discipline-in-the-worlds-largest-financial-market/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:15:41 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Cross-border business]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Financing for companies]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Operating in the world’s largest and most competitive financial market requires more than scale. It requires focus, specialisation and flawless execution. BBVA has chosen a clear and deliberate strategy: to grow selectively, where it can deliver genuine differentiated value and build long-term relationships with large corporates and financial institutions. Regina Gil, Head of BBVA CIB in the United States, outlines the keys to a sustained ambition in an environment that demands excellence in execution.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Operating in the world’s largest and most competitive financial market requires more than scale. It requires focus, specialisation and flawless execution. BBVA has chosen a clear and deliberate strategy: to grow selectively, where it can deliver genuine differentiated value and build long-term relationships with large corporates and financial institutions. Regina Gil, Head of BBVA CIB in the United States, outlines the keys to a sustained ambition in an environment that demands excellence in execution.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Co-Leads a New €800 Million Syndicated Loan for Meliá Hotels International</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/bbva-co-leads-a-new-e800-million-syndicated-loan-for-melia-hotels-international/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Corporate & Investment Banking]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Financial and commercial services]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has participated in the structuring and executing a new €800 million syndicated loan for Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel group and a benchmark name in the domestic equity market. The transaction marks a strategic milestone for the company, representing its first major syndicated financing in nearly two decades.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has participated in the structuring and executing a new €800 million syndicated loan for Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel group and a benchmark name in the domestic equity market. The transaction marks a strategic milestone for the company, representing its first major syndicated financing in nearly two decades.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA CIB Posts A Record 2025: €6,558 Million In Revenues</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/bbva-cib-posts-a-record-2025-e6558-million-in-revenues/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Corporate & Investment Banking]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Earnings]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA’s Corporate &amp; Investment Banking (CIB) division recorded revenues of €6,558 million in 2025, up 29% from 2024 (at constant euros, not including the effect of hyperinflation accounting). All business units contributed to this growth, posting double-digit year-on-year increases that underscore the strength and diversification of the division: Global Markets (GM) +35%, Global Transaction Banking (GTB) +19%, and Investment Banking &amp; Finance (IB&amp;F) +33%. Loans activity also showed a very positive performance, increasing 28% compared to December 2024. This growth was driven by both GTB and IB&amp;F, supported by notable project finance and corporate lending transactions in Spain, Europe, and the United States. Attributable profit reached €3,073 million, representing a 32% year-on-year increase. Overall, 2025 marked a continued path of rising profitability across businesses, with solid performance in all geographies.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA’s Corporate &amp; Investment Banking (CIB) division recorded revenues of €6,558 million in 2025, up 29% from 2024 (at constant euros, not including the effect of hyperinflation accounting). All business units contributed to this growth, posting double-digit year-on-year increases that underscore the strength and diversification of the division: Global Markets (GM) +35%, Global Transaction Banking (GTB) +19%, and Investment Banking &amp; Finance (IB&amp;F) +33%. Loans activity also showed a very positive performance, increasing 28% compared to December 2024. This growth was driven by both GTB and IB&amp;F, supported by notable project finance and corporate lending transactions in Spain, Europe, and the United States. Attributable profit reached €3,073 million, representing a 32% year-on-year increase. Overall, 2025 marked a continued path of rising profitability across businesses, with solid performance in all geographies.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Drives Biomethane As an Efficient Solution To Support Companies in Their Decarbonisation Efforts</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/bbva-drives-biomethane-as-an-efficient-solution-to-support-companies-in-their-decarbonisation-efforts/</link>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:20:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Business sustainability]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Cleantech]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Energy transition for companies]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Project finance]]>
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                            <![CDATA[In light of the urgent need to reduce emissions, biomethane is emerging as a proven, efficient and circular solution for companies. BBVA Corporate &amp; Investment Banking, through its Cleantech business line, is leading its financing through project finance structures and supporting companies from the early stages to accelerate their transition towards more sustainable production models.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[In light of the urgent need to reduce emissions, biomethane is emerging as a proven, efficient and circular solution for companies. BBVA Corporate &amp; Investment Banking, through its Cleantech business line, is leading its financing through project finance structures and supporting companies from the early stages to accelerate their transition towards more sustainable production models.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Strengthens its Position in Global Trade Finance with a Strategic Investment in Olea</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/bbva-strengthens-its-position-in-global-trade-finance-with-a-strategic-investment-in-olea/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:59:50 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Cross-border business]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Transactional banking]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has led a $30 million funding round in Olea, the digital platform specialized in supply chain finance solutions. With this transaction, BBVA strengthens its role as a strategic partner and key driver of Olea’s growth. The round also included participation from XDC Network, theDock, and SC Ventures, the innovation arm of Standard Chartered.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has led a $30 million funding round in Olea, the digital platform specialized in supply chain finance solutions. With this transaction, BBVA strengthens its role as a strategic partner and key driver of Olea’s growth. The round also included participation from XDC Network, theDock, and SC Ventures, the innovation arm of Standard Chartered.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Expands its CIB Services in the Middle East after Receiving In-Principle Approval from ADGM</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/bbva-expands-its-cib-services-in-the-middle-east-after-receiving-in-principle-approval-from-adgm/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[elisabet.furioc]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Enterprises]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from ADGM’s <a href="https://www.adgm.com/financial-services-regulatory-authority" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Financial Services Regulatory Authority</a> (FSRA) to obtain a Category 4 (CAT4) license. This authorization will allow BBVA to expand its range of corporate and investment banking service activities and strengthen its position as a strategic partner for corporate and institutional clients in the region. Eduardo Ortiz Gross, Head of BBVA Corporate &amp; Investment Banking (CIB) in the Middle East, has been appointed Senior Executive Officer for the Abu Dhabi branch, where he will lead the bank’s operations across the region.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from ADGM’s <a href="https://www.adgm.com/financial-services-regulatory-authority" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Financial Services Regulatory Authority</a> (FSRA) to obtain a Category 4 (CAT4) license. This authorization will allow BBVA to expand its range of corporate and investment banking service activities and strengthen its position as a strategic partner for corporate and institutional clients in the region. Eduardo Ortiz Gross, Head of BBVA Corporate &amp; Investment Banking (CIB) in the Middle East, has been appointed Senior Executive Officer for the Abu Dhabi branch, where he will lead the bank’s operations across the region.]]>
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