Using a simple format and plain language, the Banco de España Blog seeks to make our work more accessible to the general public. It allows us to share our analysis of economic and financial issues and the ins and outs of the Banco de España’s tasks and activities with all those keen to learn more.
The Blog series group together posts covering certain similar topics. Further down is a general listing of all Blog posts, with a search function to help readers find the posts they are interested in.
04/02/2026
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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26/01/2026
Institutional
01/10/2025
The hidden treasures of the Banco de España Series: Heritage, Inside the Bank
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.
Institutional
04/06/2025
What if we speak your language? Series: Inside the Bank
The smartphone revolutionised our relationship with the world, giving each of us the power to choose what we watch, listen to and read.
At the Banco de España, we want people to know who we are and what we do, but how can we compete for attention in such a crowded marketplace? The first step is to speak the same language as our audience: society at large.
Inés Calderón, who leads communications at the Banco de España, sat down with us to talk shop. Join us.
Institutional
28/05/2025
The Banco de España is preparing for the future with its new Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan 2030 is intended to drive the Banco de España’s transformation – a transformation needed to face the challenges of an ever-changing environment and adapt to technological progress and new ways of working. This is how we will maintain our position as a leading central bank.
17/03/2025
Roberto Serrano, winner of the King of Spain Prize in Economics
Roberto Serrano, Professor of Economics at Brown University, has been awarded the King of Spain Prize in Economics. This award recognises not only the contributions made to game theory by one of the leading figures in the field, but also his inspiring personal journey.
10/01/2025
The Banco de España’s functions: how do we serve society?
The Banco de España’s best-known functions are banking supervision and contributing to euro area monetary policy decisions. But our public service covers many more areas. In his first blog post, Governor José Luis Escrivá summarises the Bank’s main tasks.
12/11/2024
What makes (official) statistics reliable
In today’s information age, the sheer volume and availability of data is overwhelming. Identifying reliable information is a challenge that we all face as members of the public. Official statistics offer a dependable source of trustworthy information.
10/06/2024
In his farewell as Governor, Pablo Hernández de Cos shares his vision about the Banco de España’s role during his term of office (2018-2024). These years have been marked by a succession of unprecedented events, such as the pandemic and economic and inflationary swings.
