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Sustainable investment is an alternative that allows investors to earn money and fight against climate change and social inequality. At the end of 2022, the market for investment with ESG criteria amounted to $2.5 billion. And it continues to grow.

Having committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 55 % for 2030, the European Union has been rolling out for several years now its sustainable finance action in installments. Taking them one by one, let's have a closer look at how these 9 regulations are set to change the market.

16% of the global urban population already gets around using bicycles and scooters. By 2030, the market for this new and sustainable micromobility will be worth $440 billion.

Investment planning always starts with a budget. By organizing your income and expenses over time, you can better control your personal finances, save more, and manage payments more effectively. There are guidelines to help you refine your budget.

The big bet on the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution often overshadows another key technology trend for digital transformation: cybersecurity. Besides protecting digital assets, experts stress the need to build an organizational culture that is risk-aware and prepared to respond to growing threats.

An important point: Switzerland is the country in the world with the highest number of sustainability-oriented start-ups in relation to its population. In addition, sustainable investments are supported by financial industry collaboration, government and institutional involvement, and the regulatory framework. In 2021, the volume of invested assets came close to 2 trillion Swiss francs.

This chapter of 'Blink' is dedicated to blockchain, a technology that has expanded from being focused solely on cryptocurrencies to other areas such as digital identities, decentralized finance, and supply chain traceability.

In just a few years, blockchain technology has expanded beyond cryptocurrencies to become a tool used in many other areas, such as asset tokenization and digital identity. The future of blockchain lies in its interoperability with the centralized world, which, thanks to institutional liquidity, can enhance its speed and efficiency.

The international publication has awarded BBVA's cryptoasset service in Switzerland and an automated process developed by the bank to support the creation and application of machine learning models for early debt detection and management with two Innovators awards.

BBVA Switzerland has signed a collaboration agreement with blockchain company Metaco to host its pioneering digital asset custody service in Europe on the Harmonize platform.™. This agreement marks a new phase in the bank's crypto strategy, emphasizing the highest security standards and greater transaction agility. Additionally, it paves the way for BBVA to expand its range of services in the future to better meet the needs of its institutional clients.

With over $3.8 billion in cryptocurrencies stolen in 2022, traditional banks are regaining ground as service providers for the custody of cryptoassets. Alfonso Gómez, CEO of BBVA Switzerland, highlighted this during the El Confidencial event. For more than two years, BBVA Switzerland has been enabling its clients to manage bitcoin and ether, along with their other investments, from the same app.

Participants in the training session also had the opportunity to socialize in the virtual streets of the Legendaryum metaverse. BBVA has signed a collaboration agreement with Legendaryum to explore how these new channels can transform the model of remote customer relations.

BBVA Switzerland strengthens its competencies in digital assets with a new hire.

BBVA's CEO in Switzerland participated in the fifth edition of the Crypto Valley conference, the flagship event of the Crypto Valley Association (CVA), where he, along with other industry leaders, emphasized the role of banking in blockchain developments.

Patience, courage, organization, and tenacity are often highlighted as key qualities of investment mentality. However, the first essential element is to have information and financial literacy to understand the risks... and the opportunities.

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ESG investments, a market that already totals $2.5 billion

EU sustainable finance action plan: rules to change investment practices

Micromobility and public transportation gaining momentum

Managing your money: How to create a budget?

Cybersecurity, the other big trend standing in the shadow of AI

06. As a result, Switzerland is the global leader in ethical and sustainable investments.

Podcast | Blockchain, from cryptocurrencies to innovation of the financial system

What blockchain is and how it has driven decentralization

Global Finance recognizes BBVA's innovations in cryptoassets and artificial intelligence

BBVA forms an alliance with Metaco to promote its cryptoasset service in Switzerland

Alfonso Gómez (BBVA Switzerland): “Banks provide stability and security to cryptoasset services”

More than 300 employees attended BBVA's first training session in the metaverse

The bank has added a Blockchain specialist to its team

Alfonso Gómez: "Banks should play a critical role in guaranteeing liquidity in the blockchain environment."

The small decisions: What is investment mentality?