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.
Series: Focus. Research blog
29/09/2026
Climate change now plays a role in investment decisions. More and more investors are considering the environmental impact of the assets they buy. Government debt securities are no exception. Find out what a sovereign bond’s carbon footprint is, how it is calculated and why it matters.
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26/05/2026
Financial inclusion of immigrants: the banking barrier for those in an irregular situation
Financial inclusion is a key part of immigrants’ integration. Overall, there is no significant financial inclusion gap between immigrants and the Spanish-born population. The exception is immigrants in an irregular situation, for whom opening a bank account is often an insurmountable barrier, leaving them financially excluded.
06/05/2026
How to complain when your bank leaves you on ‘read’ Series: Regulation and Supervision, Inside the Bank
We interact with our banks on an almost daily basis, and in such a close relationship, it’s natural for disputes to arise sometimes. But do you know when, how and why you can make a complaint to your bank? Join us as Nieves Prieto tells us about the stories and people behind past complaints and the role played by the Banco de España, which offers the public a one-to-one complaints service.
Institutions’ conduct
20/03/2026
Institutions’ conduct
18/06/2025
Institutions’ conduct
01/04/2025
Institutions’ conduct
26/03/2025
Trouble with your bank? When to turn to the Banco de España
Thousands of bank customers lodge complaints with the Banco de España. Although these often fall outside its remit, 80% of the opinions it is able to provide are accepted by banks. Knowing when (and when not) to bring complaints to the Banco de España's Complaints Service will help make this public service even more effective.
28/06/2024
Institutions’ conduct
