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The Banco de España and Latin America: the new LatAm Economic Forum as a strategic initiative

07/07/2026 Enrique Alberola , Juan Carlos Berganza and Ignacio Hernando

Latin America is a core area of focus for the Banco de España, given its importance for Spain’s economy and banking sector. This is reflected in our analysis of the region and in our international cooperation with its central banks and key institutions. The first LatAm Economic Forum further advances this strategic priority.

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22/06/2026

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07/01/2026

Expats, talent without borders

Susana Parraga Rodríguez , Elvira Prades Illanes and Irune Solera Lopez

There are some decisions that need a lot of thought, while others are made almost instinctively. What do you think it would be like to decide to move abroad to work? There are many unknowns but – at least for some people – few doubts. Fasten your seatbelts, we’re off. Our destination is on the map, but what we may find there is still a mystery.

Monetary and financial system

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26/06/2025

Supporting the euro’s international role: Eurosystem reserve management services

Ana Mª Calvache

The euro is the second largest foreign exchange reserve currency. Eurosystem reserve management services are provided by most euro area national central banks (the Banco de España being one of them) to central banks and international organisations outside the euro area that hold euro-denominated reserves.

Monetary and financial system

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27/02/2025

Unpacking the International Monetary Fund: eighty years of fostering international financial cooperation

Isabel Garrido and Patrocinio Tello

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plays a key role in maintaining the stability of the global financial system and upholding multilateralism, now under threat. In this post we take a closer look at this long-standing institution that faces substantial challenges in the years ahead.

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20/02/2025

Step inside the Banco de España Series: Economy, Inside the Bank

José Luis Escrivá

In the very first episode of the CIENxCIEN podcast, join Governor José Luis Escrivá as you step through the doors of the Banco de España to discover the many roles we play.
We will leverage his extensive career to explore the differences between the Banco de España and other national and international organisations and reflect on how the Bank has changed over the last 40 years.
Are you ready? Grab your headphones and step inside the Banco de España!

Monetary and financial system