Central banks - NEWS BBVA https://www.bbva.com/en/ NEWS BBVA Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:47:13 +0200 en-US hourly 1 European Central Bank gives the green light to the BBVA - Banco Sabadell operation https://www.bbva.com/en/economy-and-finance/european-central-bank-gives-the-green-light-to-the-bbva-banco-sabadell-operation/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:03:24 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=economyfinance&p=1059071 "The ECB should encourage public-private cooperation in the design of the digital euro" https://www.bbva.com/en/innovation/the-ecb-should-encourage-public-private-cooperation-in-the-design-of-the-digital-euro/ Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:23:33 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=849677 digital euro, issued by the European Central Bank, has been growing in recent weeks. Today, at a seminar organised by the European Banking Federation, Pablo Urbiola, from BBVA's Digital Regulation team, said that "the ECB should rely on public-private cooperation, leveraging the strengths of all players."]]> digital euro, issued by the European Central Bank, has been growing in recent weeks. Today, at a seminar organised by the European Banking Federation, Pablo Urbiola, from BBVA's Digital Regulation team, said that "the ECB should rely on public-private cooperation, leveraging the strengths of all players."]]> A coordinated response in Europe to the COVID-19 crisis https://www.bbva.com/en/a-coordinated-response-in-europe-to-the-covid-19-crisis/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 02:15:34 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=740678 the European Central Bank (ECB), as well as governments and other authorities in Europe. In a note, BBVA Research indicates that “the adoption of these measures is positive.” However, it feels that the monetary policy measures should be accompanied by a coordinated fiscal response from the European Union, which has already begun to materialize in Europe with similar stimulus plans between different countries.]]> the European Central Bank (ECB), as well as governments and other authorities in Europe. In a note, BBVA Research indicates that “the adoption of these measures is positive.” However, it feels that the monetary policy measures should be accompanied by a coordinated fiscal response from the European Union, which has already begun to materialize in Europe with similar stimulus plans between different countries.]]> Central Bank Digital Currencies: the cross border dimension https://www.bbva.com/en/opinion/central-bank-digital-currencies-the-cross-border-dimension/ Fri, 06 Mar 2020 01:47:51 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?post_type=opinion&p=729843 This article summarizes the recent debate on CBDCs and the reasons why the debate is focusing more and more on the global implications.]]> This article summarizes the recent debate on CBDCs and the reasons why the debate is focusing more and more on the global implications.]]> Completion of Basel III: The final twist to banking regulation? https://www.bbva.com/en/completion-of-basel-iii-the-final-twist-to-banking-regulation/ Tue, 24 Dec 2019 01:20:15 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=716230 the latest major banking reform package (CRR2 or, as it was also known, the risk reduction package, or banking package). The announcement was well received in the market, as a clear indication that, after almost 10 years of regulatory reform, the definitive framework for credit institutions was finally starting to take shape.]]> the latest major banking reform package (CRR2 or, as it was also known, the risk reduction package, or banking package). The announcement was well received in the market, as a clear indication that, after almost 10 years of regulatory reform, the definitive framework for credit institutions was finally starting to take shape.]]> The €STR, a new rate for the euro area https://www.bbva.com/en/the-estr-a-new-rate-for-the-euro-area/ Fri, 04 Oct 2019 01:09:10 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=687505 ECB gearing up to act after summer https://www.bbva.com/en/ecb-gearing-up-to-act-after-summer/ Fri, 26 Jul 2019 15:01:52 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=666118 says BBVA Research in its latest ECB Watch report.]]> says BBVA Research in its latest ECB Watch report.]]> What's the role of central banks in the face of cryptocurrencies' rise https://www.bbva.com/en/innovation/whats-the-role-of-central-banks-in-the-face-of-cryptocurrencies-rise/ Fri, 21 Jun 2019 14:17:04 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=653280 José Manuel González-Páramo, executive director and head of global economics and public affairs at BBVA, central banks must define the new role they will play coming out of this transformation.]]> José Manuel González-Páramo, executive director and head of global economics and public affairs at BBVA, central banks must define the new role they will play coming out of this transformation.]]> ECB delays rate hike, opens door to more accommodative measures https://www.bbva.com/en/ecb-delays-rate-hike-opens-door-to-more-accommodative-measures/ Fri, 07 Jun 2019 11:47:14 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=647484 ECB) announced at yesterday’s meeting its future guidance on rates, which will remain on hold at least until the first half of 2020. As noted by BBVA Research in its ECB Watch report, the ECB is open to adopting further measures if necessary.  The ECB also announced the conditions of its TLTRO-III liquidity line.]]> ECB) announced at yesterday’s meeting its future guidance on rates, which will remain on hold at least until the first half of 2020. As noted by BBVA Research in its ECB Watch report, the ECB is open to adopting further measures if necessary.  The ECB also announced the conditions of its TLTRO-III liquidity line.]]> How low interest rates impact bank profitability https://www.bbva.com/en/how-low-interest-rates-impact-bank-profitability/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:20:31 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=630528 Olga Gouveia, Lead Economist for Financial Systems at BBVA Research, what is the impact of the decision to keep negative interest rates. In her opinion, it is reasonable the precautionary tone of the ECB, provided that there is a planned hike on the horizon.]]> Olga Gouveia, Lead Economist for Financial Systems at BBVA Research, what is the impact of the decision to keep negative interest rates. In her opinion, it is reasonable the precautionary tone of the ECB, provided that there is a planned hike on the horizon.]]>