Financial analysis
Financial and banking regulation and its effects, the competitive structure of the banking sector, the means of payment for business financing and the role of finance in economic growth are some of the aspects discussed in this section.
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Corporate access to bank loans: Assessing the impact of company and loan size
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February 2025
Spanish companies enjoy lower bank borrowing costs than their Eurozone peers, with neither the size of the loan nor the company significantly impacting costs. While micro firms face slightly more obstacles in obtaining loans, the size penalty is far less significant in Spain, making access to finance a relatively minor concern across all business sizes.
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Bank profitability in the context of declining interest rates: Managing funding cost and allocation of household savings
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February 2025
As interest rates decline, Spanish banks face narrowing unit margins, prompting a strategic focus on managing retail deposit funding costs to preserve profitability. Banks with stronger control over deposit costs, particularly in smaller municipalities, are better positioned to stabilize savings flows because of their customers’ profile and the provision of tailored advice.
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Recent developments in bancassurance in Spain
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February 2025
Spanish banks’ insurance business, particularly in life insurance, have been a crucial source of earnings, directly contributing nearly 14% of their domestic profits in 2023. This contribution remains essential for banks’ profitability, with further growth expected from premium adjustments and rising non-life insurance activity.
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AI in banking through the eyes of the consumer
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February 2025
Digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) are redefining the relationship between customers and their banks by enhancing personalization, security, and efficiency; but not without risks. Striking a balance between innovation and trust, highlighting the role of transparency, ethical data management and human interaction, will be keys to its successful integration.