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With the new podcast channels from BBVA, you can have access to the latest news about personal finance, fintech solutions, work methodologies and tips to help users make the best financial decisions, and much more.

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Sustainability, energy and commitment
"Sustainable development" is a relatively new concept and was first defined in 1987, in the Brundtland Report. A report that recognised that social development was taking place at a very high cost to the environment.

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Discover BBVA's digital ambassadors in Switzerland
BBVA Switzerland Digital Ambassadors: a group of technically-trained collaborators to support and advise internal and external clients in all matters related to the digital solutions

BBVA Switzerland released the 2018 annual report
2018 has been a positive year for BBVA Switzerland since we were able to attract new customers and forge ahead with our digital transformation strategy.

Towards a New Enlightenment? A Transcendent Decade
OpenMind, BBVA's knowledge community, has presented its eleventh book: Towards a New Enlightenment? A Transcendent Decade.

BBVA Results 1Q19
Between January and March 2019, the BBVA Group earned €1.16 billion, down 9.8 percent compared to the same period a year earlier and up 16.2 percent from the previous quarter, at current exchange rates.

Is it as important to have cash as profitable investments?
Having cash available can, at certain times, be as important as making secure and profitable investments. The need for cash can be key to the future of the family's wealth.

24 million people have benefited from BBVA’s social programs over the past three years
BBVA has invested more than €300 million over the past three years as part of its Community Investment Plan

Carlos Torres Vila: “BBVA works to help build a more inclusive and sustainable society"
Carlos Torres Vila delivered his first speech as Group executive chairman at BBVA’s Annual General Meeting.

BBVA approves new structure and completes succession plan
In a meeting conducted today, the Board of Directors of BBVA named Carlos Torres Vila Group executive chairman, replacing Francisco González, and Onur Genç as CEO.

BBVA Results 4Q18
In 2018, the BBVA Group earned €5.32 billion, 51.3 percent more than in the previous year. Recurring revenues, cost containment efforts, and capital gains on the sale of BBVA Chile drove these results. BBVA’s diversified model and the transformation strategy are behind this positive evolution and of the improvements in efficiency.

White Turf 2019: A date with horses and snow in Switzerland
For the fifth consecutive year, BBVA in Switzerland – the BBVA Group’s International Private Banking unit based in Switzerland – is organising a special Alpine event with horses and snow during the Swiss winter.

Onur Genç will be the next CEO of BBVA
The Board of Directors of BBVA approved the succession plan for the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Onur Genç, who is currently the CEO of BBVA Compass and U.S. country manager for BBVA, will replace Carlos Torres Vila as Group CEO. The succession is expected to take place on Dec. 31, 2018.

BBVA adheres to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking
BBVA joined in launching the Principles for Responsible Banking at the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) global roundtable in Paris.

BBVA, the only major bank among the 100 digital pioneers in Europe
BBVA has been recognized by the Financial Times (FT), Google and a panel of leading European policy makers as one of the 100 digital pioneers in Europe. BBVA is the only major bank included in a special report from the Financial Times, ‘Europe’s Road to Growth,’ because of its innovative use of new technologies, as well as the cultural shift that the company has undertaken.

What are profitable and socially responsible bonds?
At BBVA Switzerland, we are conscious that our main mission is to safeguard our clients' wealth, but this objective is not incompatible with maintaining our commitment to a sustainable future. What are profitable and socially responsible bonds?

BBVA Open Talent awards entrepreneurs in Switzerland
The country's Open Talent Final at the Zurich Impact Hub in the trendy Zurich West district went as punctually as Swiss clockwork. Jointly organized with Seedstars and Open Innovation, Switzerland's first ever edition of the event was a success in terms of turnout and certainly lived up to all the hype. Entrepreneurship, enthusiasm and innovation pervaded throughout event, which was evident during the final project lunch, where attendees had a moment to share their impressions and ideas.

Welcome to the first swiss edition of BBVA Open Talks
Besides a themed keynote panel, five of Switzerland’s best fintech startups will feature the swiss round of BBVA Open Talent 2018, competing for all-inclusive trips to BBVA Open Summit Madrid, Mexico (roadshow with high executives from the bank) and the opportunity to do an innovation pilot with the spanish bank.

BBVA designates Carlos Torres Vila as its next chairman
The Board of Directors of BBVA approved the succession plan for the company’s chairman. The plan establishes that CEO Carlos Torres Vila is to replace Francisco González as group executive chairman when he leaves his post, which is expected to take place on Dec. 31st, 2018. The succession ensures the continuity of the transformation process which has placed BBVA at the forefront of the global financial industry.

Consequences of the monetary policy of the Federal Reserve
Only a few months ago we commented on the process of increases in reference rates by the Federal Reserve of the United States and how this process can affect the economy and the financial markets. It may be interesting to return to the subject given the situation of some countries and the dynamics of the global economy in recent weeks.

What is private banking in Switzerland?
Have you ever asked yourself what private banking is? Or why Swiss banking is so famous? BBVA's employees in Switzerland reveal the opportunities already enjoyed by our customers.

BBVA in Switzerland invites you to the Prado Museum
The Prado Museum is approaching its 200th anniversary. The Spanish gallery is home to a fascinating collection of masterpieces by seminal figures in the history of art. A tour of its collection will provide you with the opportunity to admire works by artists like Hieronymous Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Rubens, Velázquez and Goya.