Economy
Galo Nuño leaves the Bank of Spain just a year after his appointment
Galo Nuño departs from the Bank of Spain a year after his appointment. Alberto Ríos replaces him at the helm of a new general directorate.
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Política
Madrid hands over Torre Arias Estate to the Bank of Spain for 75 years for a study centre
Madrid City Council grants the Torre Arias Estate to the Bank of Spain for 75 years for a study centre, keeping green areas open to the public.
Companies
The Bank of Spain Unifies Transparency and Conduct Following Galo Nuño's Departure
The Bank of Spain merges Transparency, Conduct, and Openness into one department after Galo Nuño's exit. Alberto Ríos will lead the new department.
Companies
The Bank of Spain establishes the International Cooperation Institute (ICIBE)
The Bank of Spain establishes the International Cooperation Institute (ICIBE), chaired by Soledad Núñez, to coordinate and enhance its external activities.
Companies
Extremadura's rural banks double their business volume in a decade
Extremadura's rural banks double their business volume in a decade, holding 17.8% of the regional credit market, according to the Bank of Spain.
Economy
Spanish public debt falls to 100.2% of GDP in May 2026
Spanish public debt falls to 100.2% of GDP in May 2026, at €1.72 trillion, according to the Bank of Spain.
Companies
Málaga banks refund €74,363 to clients after claims in 2025
Málaga banks refunded €74,363 to clients in 2025 after 364 estimated claims. Card and transfer fraud lead complaints.
Startups
14.4% of Homes in Spain Are Vacant: 3.8 Million Opportunities for Startups
14.4% of homes in Spain are vacant: 3.8 million opportunities for startups.
Companies
Five Bank Charges You Can Claim Back and Their Impact on Families and Businesses
15% of bank users detect erroneous charges each year. Recovering them can save families up to €250 and businesses €1,000.
Companies
The ECB activates new liquidity service for non-EU central banks
The ECB launches EUREP, a euro liquidity service for non-euro central banks, with a limit of €50 billion per entity, operational from Q4 2026.
Companies
Fraud in cards and transfers leads banking complaints in Castilla-La Mancha
Fraud in cards and transfers was the main cause of banking complaints in Castilla-La Mancha in 2025, at 26.6% of the total, according to the Bank of Spain.
Companies
Santander ignores 76% of favourable claims from the Bank of Spain, despite record profits
Santander ignores 76% of favourable claims from the Bank of Spain, while BBVA and CaixaBank rectify more. The bank achieves record profits.