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                    <title>BBVA Outlines Its Roadmap for Mexico Through 2029, Focused on Growth and Transformation</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/bbva-outlines-its-roadmap-for-mexico-through-2029-focused-on-growth-and-transformation/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Santiago Romero]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Business finance]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Corporate communication]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Economy and Finance]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA held an event for investors and analysts this Tuesday to provide further insight into the priorities of its 2025–2029 Strategic Plan. Following the presentation of its financial targets through 2028 in July, the bank is now offering more detail on the levers that will enable it to achieve them. In this session, BBVA focused on <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/bbva-companies-strategic-partner/">companies</a> as a key growth segment and on Mexico, one of its main markets. BBVA’s country manager in Mexico, Eduardo Osuna, noted that the bank expects to consolidate its leadership and accelerate growth in the country through 2029. He also anticipated that technological transformation and artificial intelligence will be decisive in delivering a better customer experience.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA held an event for investors and analysts this Tuesday to provide further insight into the priorities of its 2025–2029 Strategic Plan. Following the presentation of its financial targets through 2028 in July, the bank is now offering more detail on the levers that will enable it to achieve them. In this session, BBVA focused on <a href="https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/bbva-companies-strategic-partner/">companies</a> as a key growth segment and on Mexico, one of its main markets. BBVA’s country manager in Mexico, Eduardo Osuna, noted that the bank expects to consolidate its leadership and accelerate growth in the country through 2029. He also anticipated that technological transformation and artificial intelligence will be decisive in delivering a better customer experience.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Strengthens its Business with Companies through a Comprehensive Offering in Financing, Advisory, and Innovation</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/bbva-strengthens-its-business-with-companies-through-a-comprehensive-offering-in-financing-advisory-and-innovation/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[María Prados]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Advice for companies]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Enterprises]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Strategy and management]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has elevated the Enterprise segment to one of its strategic priorities to drive growth and value creation. The bank aims to become the strategic partner of choice for companies of all sizes—SMEs, mid-sized companies, large corporations, and institutions—building on its universal banking model, global presence, and capabilities in financing, advisory, technology, and artificial intelligence, as well as the opportunities sustainability offers as a business lever. This roadmap forms part of BBVA’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, presented to analysts and investors.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has elevated the Enterprise segment to one of its strategic priorities to drive growth and value creation. The bank aims to become the strategic partner of choice for companies of all sizes—SMEs, mid-sized companies, large corporations, and institutions—building on its universal banking model, global presence, and capabilities in financing, advisory, technology, and artificial intelligence, as well as the opportunities sustainability offers as a business lever. This roadmap forms part of BBVA’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, presented to analysts and investors.]]>
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                    <title>Techstars Startup Weekend Women Istanbul concludes with Garanti BBVA as lead sponsor</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/tr/innovation/techstars-startup-weekend-women-istanbul-concludes-with-garanti-bbva-as-lead-sponsor/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:16:22 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Sofia Martínez Corrons]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Entrepreneurship &amp; Startups]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Garanti BBVA]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Innovation]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Techstars Startup Weekend Women Istanbul, organized as part of Garanti BBVA's role as Techstars lead partner in Turkey, has come to a close. Held simultaneously with events in 40 cities around the world, the Istanbul leg took place at Salt Galata from March 6 to 8, coinciding with International Women's Day.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[Techstars Startup Weekend Women Istanbul, organized as part of Garanti BBVA's role as Techstars lead partner in Turkey, has come to a close. Held simultaneously with events in 40 cities around the world, the Istanbul leg took place at Salt Galata from March 6 to 8, coinciding with International Women's Day.]]>
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                    <title>More Control, Greater Simplicity, Less Friction: How Integrating BBVA Pivot Cards with SAP Concur Streamlines Corporate Payments</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/more-control-greater-simplicity-less-friction-how-integrating-bbva-pivot-cards-with-sap-concur-streamlines-corporate-payments/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:19:16 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[María Prados]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Corporate payments]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Economy and Finance]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Enterprises]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Finance]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Financial and commercial services]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Strategy and management]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA took part in SAP Concur Day 2026, held this Wednesday, February 18, where speakers explored payment integration, process automation, artificial intelligence, and the ongoing transformation of corporate expense management. The event brought together companies and digitalization experts and used cinema as a narrative thread to highlight the challenges of managing expenses. At the event, BBVA showcased <a href="https://www.bbvapivot.com/es/">BBVA Pivot</a>—its treasury management platform—and explained how companies can simplify the entire process, from payment through reconciliation, while gaining greater control, efficiency, and financial visibility.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA took part in SAP Concur Day 2026, held this Wednesday, February 18, where speakers explored payment integration, process automation, artificial intelligence, and the ongoing transformation of corporate expense management. The event brought together companies and digitalization experts and used cinema as a narrative thread to highlight the challenges of managing expenses. At the event, BBVA showcased <a href="https://www.bbvapivot.com/es/">BBVA Pivot</a>—its treasury management platform—and explained how companies can simplify the entire process, from payment through reconciliation, while gaining greater control, efficiency, and financial visibility.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Named Best Trade Finance Bank in Latin America by Global Finance</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/bbva-named-best-trade-finance-bank-in-latin-america-by-global-finance/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[david.corral]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Advice for companies]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Awards]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Strategy and management]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has been named 'Best Trade Finance Bank in Latin America' by Global Finance in its 2026 edition, marking the fourth consecutive year the international publication has recognized the bank’s <a href="https://gfmag.com/award/award-winners/best-trade-finance-bank-in-latin-america-bbva/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">leadership in trade finance</a> across the region. In addition, Global Finance highlighted BBVA’s excellence in this business line in Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay. This award further consolidates BBVA’s position as a benchmark in international trade solutions and strengthens its value proposition at the regional level.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has been named 'Best Trade Finance Bank in Latin America' by Global Finance in its 2026 edition, marking the fourth consecutive year the international publication has recognized the bank’s <a href="https://gfmag.com/award/award-winners/best-trade-finance-bank-in-latin-america-bbva/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">leadership in trade finance</a> across the region. In addition, Global Finance highlighted BBVA’s excellence in this business line in Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay. This award further consolidates BBVA’s position as a benchmark in international trade solutions and strengthens its value proposition at the regional level.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Payment Solutions That Boost Growth for SMEs and the Self-Employed in Spain</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/es/enterprises/bbva-payment-solutions-that-boost-growth-for-smes-and-the-self-employed-in-spain/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[david.corral]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Corporate payments]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Enterprises]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Financial management]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Freelance]]>
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                                <![CDATA[SMEs]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Strategy and management]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA offers a full ecosystem of payment solutions – from physical POS terminals to digital platforms like Social Pay or Wipöp— so the self-employed and businesses can charge their customers quickly and securely, tailored to their sales channels. The bank continues to champion innovation in payment methods as a driver of competitiveness and digitization, supporting businesses at every stage of their development.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA offers a full ecosystem of payment solutions – from physical POS terminals to digital platforms like Social Pay or Wipöp— so the self-employed and businesses can charge their customers quickly and securely, tailored to their sales channels. The bank continues to champion innovation in payment methods as a driver of competitiveness and digitization, supporting businesses at every stage of their development.]]>
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                    <title>Turkish Startups Connect at Global Expansion Day, Hosted by Garanti BBVA</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/turkish-startups-connect-at-global-expansion-day-hosted-by-garanti-bbva/</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[Sofia Martínez Corrons]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Enterprises]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Entrepreneurship &amp; Startups]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Garanti BBVA]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The event connected entrepreneurs with representatives from 15 countries and leading global institutions, offering genuine opportunities for international collaboration, investment, and growth.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The event connected entrepreneurs with representatives from 15 countries and leading global institutions, offering genuine opportunities for international collaboration, investment, and growth.]]>
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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 Travels to Beijing with the Spanish Delegation to Support the International Expansion of Enterprises in Asia</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/enterprises/bbva-travels-to-beijing-with-the-spanish-delegation-to-support-the-international-expansion-of-enterprises-in-asia/</link>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:09:12 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator>
                        <![CDATA[Pilar Martínez Fariña]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Advice for companies]]>
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                                <![CDATA[International expansion]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Investment bank]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The third meeting of the Spain–China Business Advisory Council (BAC), held in Beijing as part of the State visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain to China, once again highlighted the importance of economic dialogue between the two countries. BBVA Corporate &amp; Investment Banking (CIB) played an active role in the event, reaffirming its commitment to supporting enterprises in their international expansion and its role as a strategic financial partner in strengthening ties between Asia, Europe and Latin America.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[The third meeting of the Spain–China Business Advisory Council (BAC), held in Beijing as part of the State visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain to China, once again highlighted the importance of economic dialogue between the two countries. BBVA Corporate &amp; Investment Banking (CIB) played an active role in the event, reaffirming its commitment to supporting enterprises in their international expansion and its role as a strategic financial partner in strengthening ties between Asia, Europe and Latin America.]]>
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                    <title>BBVA Enters the Finnish Startup Ecosystem: First Growth Capital Deal with Bob W and Debut at Slush</title>
                    <link>https://www.bbva.com/en/innovation/bbva-enters-the-finnish-startup-ecosystem-first-venture-debt-deal-with-bob-w-and-debut-at-slush/</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <![CDATA[maria.ciriza]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Current news]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Entrepreneurship &amp; Startups]]>
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                                <![CDATA[Innovation]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has closed its first growth capital transaction in Finland with Bob W, the Helsinki-born hospitality scaleup focused on redefining the short-stay experience across Europe through technology. This also marks BBVA’s first growth capital deal in Finland, coinciding with the bank’s debut as a key partner at Slush, the renowned global innovation event that gathers more than 13,000 attendees, 2,500 startups and 2,000 investors in Helsinki each year.]]>
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                            <![CDATA[BBVA has closed its first growth capital transaction in Finland with Bob W, the Helsinki-born hospitality scaleup focused on redefining the short-stay experience across Europe through technology. This also marks BBVA’s first growth capital deal in Finland, coinciding with the bank’s debut as a key partner at Slush, the renowned global innovation event that gathers more than 13,000 attendees, 2,500 startups and 2,000 investors in Helsinki each year.]]>
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