11/07/2025

After the flash floods in Spain, how did the Banco de España respond to the financial consequences?

Andres Azqueta , Ana Isabel Hernáez

The flash floods last autumn caused severe human, economic and environmental damage in eastern Spain. The Banco de España took a number of steps in response, including assessing and closely monitoring the financial situation in the area to identify the needs of households and businesses and any risks to the financial system.

02/07/2025

Pride in our workplace Series: Inside the Bank

Javier Almarcha , David Márquez , Patricia Martínez , David Suárez

We spend a large part of our day-to-day life at work and, while it’s a professional setting, we inevitably share a lot about our personal lives. But do we have the freedom to do so without feeling judged or discriminated against because of our sexual orientation or gender identity? We may all be equal under the law, but as a society we’ve still got a lot of learning and understanding to do. So, pull up a chair: diversity affects us all, whether you’re a member of the LGBTI community or not.

18/06/2025

Financial stability, a check-over for the banking sector Series: Economy, Regulation and Supervision

Alejandro Ferrer , Irene Roibas

Driving safely means having a reliable and well-maintained car. But the roads need to be good and conditions favourable as well. It’s the same with the banking sector. If a bank is to act as an intermediary (channelling funds from savers to investors) it has to be solvent. But that isn’t enough: is the road – the economy – in good condition? Is there enough financial stability to move forward? Grab your headphones and click to find out!

04/06/2025

What if we speak your language? Series: Inside the Bank

Inés Calderón de Anta

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.

28/05/2025

The Banco de España is preparing for the future with its new Strategic Plan

Julia Suárez (Director)

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.

27/05/2025

The Banco de España analyses the vulnerabilities and risks that could affect the Spanish financial system

Daniel Pérez Cid (Director General, Financial Stability, Regulation and Resolution) , Galo Nuño (Associate Director General, Financial Stability, Regulation and Resolution) , Carlos Pérez Montes

The financial position of Spanish households, non-financial corporations and banks has fared favourably, while that of general government is more vulnerable. According to our latest Financial Stability Report, geopolitical tensions and the possibility of sudden, sharp corrections in the financial markets are the main risks to financial stability.