In 2015, the global economy has possibly grown at its slowest rate since 2009. Economists expect global GDP to increase at a moderate rate, around 3%. Moreover, this year the progress made by emerging markets will not be enough to offset the adjustment in developed countries. How can regulation contribute to reverse this trend?

Business angels –investment angels– generally invest between 25,000 and 500,000 dollars in new startups, often with the intention of getting them to a scenario where they can attract venture capital funds.

There was a sharp drop in investment in VC-backed companies in late 2015. According to the global quarterly report on VC trends published by KPMG International and CB Insights, investment in the fourth quarter of 2015 stood at 27.2 billion US dollars, with 1,742 deals at the global level –representing a 30% decline in funding. This was also the lowest quarterly level of deals to be registered since the final months of 2013.

What can we expect from 2016 in terms of new banking regulations? The report entitled Financial Regulation Outlook from BBVA Research looks at 10 new regulatory developments that will impact the banks.

The European Banking Authority celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2016. Headquartered in London, this body was formed in January 1, 2011. Its mission was clear: to ensure coordination of European Union regulations and banking supervision. To celebrate its anniversary, the EBA has organized a conference which takes place today. The discussion will center on the achievements to date and the challenges for the future.

BBVA executive chairman Francisco González this morning commented on the bank's results for 2015, pointing out that "BBVA showed its considerable ability to generate results."