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Competition and financial stability in the fintech era

04/02/2026 José Enrique Gutiérrez

Technological innovation in financial services (known as fintech) is changing the way we manage our finances. Understanding its potential impact on financial stability is a key concern for the Banco de España and other financial supervisors around the world.

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10/10/2025

The Banco de España opens its doors: a journey through the art and architecture of a time-honoured institution Series: Treasures of the Banco de España

Yolanda Romero

The Banco de España is opening its doors to you if you are keen to explore the history, architecture and art collection of this institution dating back more than 200 years. Join us for guided tours of the building.

Historical and artistic heritage

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01/10/2025

The hidden treasures of the Banco de España Series: Heritage, Inside the Bank

Yolanda Romero

When people think about the treasures the Banco de España keeps within its walls, their first thought is often the gold stored in its vaults. But some riches are not kept underground, as their value lies in being on display for people to enjoy: they are the treasures belonging to our art collection. Join us in getting to know these treasures and explore part of our history with Yolanda Romero, curator of the Banco de España’s heritage and collections. Discover how art and society advance hand in hand.

Historical and artistic heritage

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25/09/2025

Centuries of history on the page. Conserving our heritage at the Banco de España Library Series: Treasures of the Banco de España

Celia Álvaro Gómez , Patricio Cerro de la Fuente

Imagine you’re reading a book that dates back 500 years. How has it managed to survive wars, fires, floods and centuries of use? Largely thanks to the efforts of libraries like ours at the Banco de España.

Historical and artistic heritage

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06/08/2025

The Banco de España’s Historical Archive: a chronicle of our past Series: Treasures of the Banco de España

Elena Serrano

The Banco de España’s Historical Archive is one of the best-preserved bank archives in the world. It safeguards millions of documents dating back to 1782 and oversees our remarkable collection of banknotes and coins. It is an indispensable source of information about Spain’s modern history and is increasingly accessible to the public.

Historical and artistic heritage

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04/07/2024

The value of an exhibition: “Photographic Archive. Banco de España. From Albumen to Pixel" Series: Treasures of the Banco de España

Elena Serrano García , Patricia Alonso del Torno

The Banco de España’s Historical Archive preserves the Bank’s institutional memory from 1782 to the present day. Part of the Archive’s photographic collection, which contains some 25,000 images, is now on display at our Madrid headquarters until 20 July 2024.

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