On Tuesday, April 17, a panel of fintech professionals, investors and entrepreneurs gathered at BBVA Open Space, BBVA’s innovation hub in the heart of Madrid, to attend the first edition of BBVA Open Talks in Spain, and try to answer a question that is becoming increasingly relevant in a context marked by artificial intelligence:  "Are we aware of how we make decisions?"

The fintech sector attracted $31 billion dollars in investment last year, with growth in the sector underpinned by venture capital, accelerators and consolidated companies. BBVA maintains an active strategy of investment, acquisition, tie-ups and the incubation of new companies in the sector.

Check deposit is a key component to the functionality of the BBVA Compass Mobile Banking App.

Depositing checks is a common transaction for many, and one which can be done from wherever the customer might be, with the BBVA Compass Mobile Banking App. With mobile deposit via the app, customers can deposit their hard earned money anytime, anywhere. The app takes customers through the process, step-by-step, even helping snap the picture of the front and back of the check.

Updated app provides simple, convenient way for people to move money to loved ones across borders.

Digital transformations are most effective when customers are not aware their bank has undergone one, says BBVA Compass Head of Retail Banking Çağrı Süzer.

The BBVA Compass Mobile Banking App has won multiple awards for its functionality, including most recently being recognized as a 2017 Mobile Banking Leader for Ease of Use by Javelin Strategy & Research.

From depositing checks to setting up direct deposits from the app and transferring funds, BBVA Compass has worked hard to put the power of the bank in customer’s hands, giving them always-on access and powerful functionality to conduct their financial lives as they see fit. With so much functionality, and more constantly being added, BBVA Compass has created a series of videos that explains the functionality and empowers the consumer to stay in control of their own financial journey.

Finding funding is the main concern of the fintech sector in meeting growth and expansion targets, according to a new report published by the London Stock Exchange Group and TheCityUK. However, collaboration with big financial institutions on the basis of initiatives such as BBVA Open Talent is becoming increasingly important as a means of gaining presence in the market and driving fintech growth.

This week in London, BBVA hosted a roundtable at the Innovate Finance Global Summit. This year’s event, held at the historic City of London Guildhall, brought together forward-thinking global leaders from seed stage start-ups to global financial institutions and professional services firms.

The relationship between banks and 'fintech' startups has evolved from mistrust to collaboration.  Users, already used to enjoying improved customer experiences, may come out big winners. In this collaborative context, BBVA is mentioned as an organization that is “showing the world what the future of banking can be”.

Garanti Bank has pioneered the digitalization process in the banking sector in Turkey over the past 20 years and its efforts as a stand-out player in this field have been widely recognized internationally. Garanti continues to lead digital banking growth through its investment in  multi-channel technology, the fruit of which is seen in its excellent customer experience track record.