The TTIP is a bilateral free trade agreement which aims to eliminate tariffs and reduce non-tariff barriers such as arbitrary differences in regulations and industry standards for products, services and foreign direct investment. The US and the EU account for over 40% of world trade and almost half of world GDP.

Last year, the Group paid €2.82 billion in taxes on its activity across the world. The total amount of taxes paid over the year (including both own taxes and the third-party taxes it manages) was €8.16 billion. For the third year in a row, BBVA Group has published its total tax contribution figures, standing by its corporate transparency principle and its commitment to social responsibility.

Pedro Tarrés [BBVA Chile] is constantly moving. Now he’s involved in one the largest technological transformations in the sector and says he couldn’t be happier.

BBVA CEO Carlos Torres Vila explained BBVA’s main competitive advantages in a context of profit pressure on the financial sector and a complex macroeconomic environment: an attractive, customer-centric business model; a solid risk management model; a sound capital position; and superior earnings power. “BBVA is well positioned to take advantage of the current environment,” he indicated during his speech at the Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference in London attended by a large group of institutional investors from across the globe.

Responsible banking models are drawing more and more interest from specialized analysts and institutional investors.