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Six years of rate fluctuation reveal distinct asset-liability management strategies across
Spanish banks. Funding costs drove margin gains during tightening, while asset yields
regained primacy as rates normalised, with significant divergence between SIs and LSIs.
Este trabajo analiza cómo han gestionado las entidades sus balances a lo largo de distintas fases del ciclo monetario.
Spanish banks have cemented their status as consistent and credible issuers in wholesale markets, reflecting stronger fundamentals and investor confidence, with lower spreads and
broader participation marking a new phase of stability for the sector. However, continued reliance on wholesale funding underscores the importance of maintaining high profitability and resilient balance sheets in an environment of still-elevated rates and evolving regulation.
Este trabajo examina cómo la banca española ha gestionado con agilidad su refinanciación y diversificación de instrumentos, incluso en un contexto de menor liquidez y mayor escrutinio del mercado.