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Bank of Finland goes live with MAPS treasury system
On April 20, 2026, the Bank of Finland (BoF) started using MAPS (Market Activities Processing System) to support its treasury and financial market operations.
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Escrivá: Global order shifts, institutions under pressure
Banco de España Governor José Luis Escrivá argues that the global economy has entered an era of structural uncertainty, challenging previous assumptions of predictable growth.
Irregular immigrants struggle with banking access in Spain
A Banco de España report reveals that immigrants in an irregular situation face significant barriers to accessing banking services in Spain.
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Spain's bank access improves; irregular immigrants face exclusion
The Banco de España's 2025 Financial Inclusion Report confirms improved in-person access to banking services across Spain, particularly in rural areas.
Spain's financial inclusion improves, immigrants face barriers
The Banco de España's 2025 Financial Inclusion Report finds improved banking accessibility across Spain, yet highlights significant barriers to financial inclusion for irregular immigrants.
ECB outlines broad range of policy, supervisory decisions
The European Central Bank's Governing Council announced a series of decisions spanning financial stability, market infrastructure, and banking supervision.
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Spain's economy outperforms; IMF urges fiscal, housing action
The International Monetary Fund's Executive Board concluded its 2026 Article IV Consultation for Spain on May 22, 2026.
BDE expands data access for research, launches new wealth stats
The Banco de España has signed new agreements to enhance researchers' access to granular data and launched experimental statistics on household wealth.
Industrial, construction survey data refined
The Banco de España has announced modifications to its Industrial Business Survey (ECI) and the Construction Sector Business Survey (ECC).
BDE to host water and financial stability conference
The Banco de España will host an international conference on water and financial stability on May 21-22. The high-level meeting, co-convened by the OECD, NGFS, and CDP, will analyze macroeconomic and financial risks from water scarcity.
Children design future euro banknotes
The Banco de España invites children aged 6 to 12 to design future euro banknotes.
Euro area economic outlook assessed
The European Central Bank's latest Economic Bulletin assesses recent euro area economic developments.