CIENxCIEN Podcast

CIENxCIEN (one hundred percent) is a podcast on the latest economic, technological and social developments, brought to you by people working at the Banco de España. We want to throw open our doors and tell you about what we do, how we do it and the impact it has on your day-to-day life.

These down-to-earth yet rigorous podcasts will blend the simplicity of conversations between colleagues with the professionalism of our work in different areas, placing all our expertise at your disposal.

Women don't ask (and don't get) and other gender biases at work

09/03/2026 Laura Hospido

Would your work be valued the same if you were a woman instead of a man? What about the other way round? Are parts of your career shaped less by talent and more by gender? In this episode of CIENxCIEN, the Banco de España lifts the lid on the invisible prejudices at work, exploring how gender biases still drive opportunities, risks and appraisals. We need to change the score, not the orchestra, if we want to make the music sing.

Series: Women in Economy

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Can tariffs change the world?

06/05/2025

Javier Pérez

The import tariffs that the United States is imposing are shaking markets and the global economy. Could tariffs be a game changer?
In recent decades every economy in the world has grown thanks to globalisation. But inequalities have increased in the most developed countries, creating a sense of injustice in some.
Grab your headphones and find out where the United States’ true hegemonic power resides.

Series: International

What’s the cost of not being sustainable?

01/04/2025

Soledad Núñez

Imagine that, instead of living 50 more years, you were to live 200 more. Or even 500. Do you think you would use your resources as you do now, or would you rather keep a little more for tomorrow? That is what living sustainably is about: concerning ourselves not only with our own needs today but also with the needs of future generations. If you believe it would be very costly to create a sustainable world, you have no idea how expensive it would be to carry on with our unsustainable one.

Series: Sustainability, Women in Economy

Step inside the Banco de España

14/01/2025

José Luis Escrivá (Governor)

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!

Series: Economy, Inside the Bank

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04/02/2026

Competition and financial stability in the fintech era

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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17/07/2025

How can fintechs broaden SMEs’ access to financing? Series: Focus. Research Videoblog

José E. Gutiérrez

The fintech sector has the potential to broaden SMEs’ access to financing. José E. Gutiérrez and Josep Gisbert analyse this dynamic in “Bridging the Gap? Fintech and financial inclusion”.

Big Tech

17/06/2025

Big Tech and its role in the financial sector

María Gamoneda , Pablo Pérez , Marian Quesada

Providing financial services entails financial stability risks which warrant applying strict regulation to banks. Big Tech companies have made rapid inroads in this area but are not subject to similar legislation. It is time to rethink the regulatory perimeter, but who and what should be included?

SubhomeExclusionFinanciera

11/02/2025

The growth of online banking and how to mitigate the risks of financial exclusion

Enrique Alberola , Laura Crespo , Diana Posada , Patrocinio Tello

The use of online banking is becoming increasingly widespread and the digital divide across age groups is showing signs of narrowing. But for some people (particularly the elderly), the digitalisation of banking services and branch closures can be a stumbling block to doing their banking and getting hold of cash.

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29/10/2024

Sandbox: the testing environment for financial innovation

Concepción Fernández Zamanillo , Carolina Toloba Gómez

To help the financial sector go digital, regulators have set up testing environments or sandboxes for innovative technological solutions. A sandbox allows supervisors and project promoters to work together in a controlled setting, where both can learn and gain significant benefits.