Carlos Torres Vila, CEO and future executive chairman of BBVA, and Onur Genç, who will take over as CEO and is currently head of BBVA in the U.S., will do “extraordinary things” together with the rest of the BBVA team, said Francisco González, chairman of the Group, speaking at an IESE event in New York.

BBVA signed the first credit with CESCE coverage to receive “green” certification. BBVA granted a five year loan for €16.5 million to the Colombian company HIDRALPOR. This innovative operation allows BBVA to consolidate its leading position in sustainable finance on a global scale.

Now that using a cell phone and computer has become an everyday part of life, it’s important to be aware of the different types of online threats.  Phishing, vishing and smishing are just a few of the online scams cybercriminals use to steal private data, but this can be avoided through information and preventative action.

A bill recently presented by Mexican Senator Ricardo Monreal banning some bank fees has been the topic of debate, creating a space for bankers and the government to discuss the topic. In the article “Are bank fees high in Mexico?” published in the newspaper El Financiero, BBVA Bancomer Chief Economist Carlos Serrano Herrera presents information to keep in mind in order to reach some common ground on the issue.

From January 1, BBVA will sit on the Advisory Council to IASB (International Accounting Standards Board), the body responsible for issuing the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). María Ángeles Peláez, BBVA's Head of Corporate Accounting & Regulatory Reporting, will serve a three-year term representing the bank on the Council.

Flora Egea is BBVA's Data Protection Officer (DPO). She has a critical assignment in her hands: to ensure that BBVA complies with Europe’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), which has revolutionized the way companies handle personal data. On the six month anniversary of its implementation, she believes the legislation has raised awareness among the general public about the need to protect their personal data, but there is still work to be done. In her opinion, GDPR is a positive step and positions Europe as a world leader given its unique treatment of data as a fundamental right.