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A world without cash: utopia or dystopia?

28/07/2026 Mª José Fernández Lupiáñez and Félix Redondo Gaitón

Can you imagine a world without banknotes and coins? While such a future is not inconceivable, it is by no means imminent. Yet some believe cash has its days numbered. But could it really be nearing an end? And if so, would it necessarily be a good thing, or could it prove a misstep? The coexistence of physical and digital forms of money allows people to choose what best suits each situation.

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24/10/2024

Better safe than sorry: how prudent lending standards lead to fewer corporate defaults Series: Focus. Research blog

Jorge Galán and Luis Fernández Lafuerza

Banks implementing more prudent standards when lending to firms helps reduce corporate vulnerability and default risk, strengthens financial stability and supports economic recovery after crises.

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25/09/2024

How does the Banco de España manage its financial risks?

Luis González Mosquera

Achieving price stability – the main aim of a central bank – involves financial risks for these institutions, which have increased over recent years. The type of risks, and the way they are managed, are rather different from those of commercial banks. In any case, for the Banco de España, it is vital that risks are efficiently managed and adequate risk coverage ensured.