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Government debt falls to 101.6 percent of GDP in Q1 2026
Spain's general government debt decreased to 101.6 percent of GDP in the first quarter of 2026, a 1.7 percentage point reduction from a year earlier.
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Bank acquisitions shield risky borrowers from credit crunch
A Banco de España working paper finds that distressed bank acquisitions using the sale-of-business tool can stabilize credit supply.
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Spain's non-banking fintech sector grows 50 percent
The Banco de España's Non-Banking FinTech Industry Observatory, an experimental statistic, reveals a 50 percent increase in Spanish fintech entities with available financial statements between 2018 and 2023.
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CECL model reduces investor processing efficiency in banks
A Banco de España working paper finds that the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model impairs equity investors' ability to efficiently process banks' earnings announcements.
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Confidence measures drive European unemployment dynamics
A new Banco de España working paper finds that confidence measures largely drive European labor market fluctuations.
BDENews
Spain, Portugal central banks meet banks on digital euro, AI
The Bank of Spain and Banco de Portugal held a high-level bilateral meeting in Madrid, including discussions with top banking executives.
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Spain-Portugal: Strategic axis for EU-LatAm integration
Governors Escrivá and Pereira highlight Spain and Portugal's strategic role as bridges for economic and financial integration between Europe and Latin America.
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BDE portfolios show improved climate quality, green bonds rise
The Banco de España has published its annual report on the climate-related aspects of its non-monetary policy portfolios.
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BDE Financial Stability Review celebrates 25 years
The Banco de España's 'Revista de Estabilidad Financiera' (Financial Stability Review) celebrates its 25th anniversary with its 50th issue.
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Ayuso: Central bank money crucial amid payment revolution
Banco de España Director General Juan Ayuso emphasized the critical role of central bank money in maintaining trust and stability amid the ongoing digitalization and geopolitical shifts in the payments landscape.
BDENews
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.