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BBVA-Sabadell Merger Approved: Catalan Concerns Amidst Loan Protections
The Spanish CNMC approved BBVA's takeover of Banco Sabadell with conditions, including enhanced loan protection for Catalan SMEs, prompting criticism from Junts per Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont over council member Pere Soler's supporting vote.
BBVA-Sabadell Merger Approved: Catalan Concerns Amidst Loan Protections
The Spanish CNMC approved BBVA's takeover of Banco Sabadell with conditions, including enhanced loan protection for Catalan SMEs, prompting criticism from Junts per Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont over council member Pere Soler's supporting vote.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Government to Decide on BBVA-Sabadell Merger by Late June
The Spanish government will decide by late June whether to approve BBVA's takeover of Banco Sabadell after the CNMC's approval, facing a 45-day review period and concerns about territorial cohesion, credit access, and employment in Valencia and Catalonia, delaying the deal until the fall of 2025.
Spanish Government to Decide on BBVA-Sabadell Merger by Late June
The Spanish government will decide by late June whether to approve BBVA's takeover of Banco Sabadell after the CNMC's approval, facing a 45-day review period and concerns about territorial cohesion, credit access, and employment in Valencia and Catalonia, delaying the deal until the fall of 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Retirees Wealthier Than EU Peers, While Younger Generation Lags
Spanish retirees' median income surpasses the EU average by 6.4% in 2023, a sharp contrast to younger Spaniards who lag behind; generous pensions and low part-time work contribute to high inactivity among older adults.
Spanish Retirees Wealthier Than EU Peers, While Younger Generation Lags
Spanish retirees' median income surpasses the EU average by 6.4% in 2023, a sharp contrast to younger Spaniards who lag behind; generous pensions and low part-time work contribute to high inactivity among older adults.
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36% Bias Score
Union Opposes BBVA's Banco Sabadell Takeover, Citing Job Losses and Reduced Competition
Spain's second-largest union at Banco Sabadell is urging the Ministry of Labor to block BBVA's takeover bid, citing the risk of mass job losses and reduced competition within the financial sector, potentially impacting thousands of workers and vulnerable citizens.
Union Opposes BBVA's Banco Sabadell Takeover, Citing Job Losses and Reduced Competition
Spain's second-largest union at Banco Sabadell is urging the Ministry of Labor to block BBVA's takeover bid, citing the risk of mass job losses and reduced competition within the financial sector, potentially impacting thousands of workers and vulnerable citizens.
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60% Bias Score
Sabadell Restarts Share Buyback Program Amidst BBVA Takeover Bid
Banco Sabadell restarts a 247 million euro share buyback program, alongside a new 755 million euro program, totaling 1.1 billion euros, to counter BBVA's revised takeover bid offering a negative premium, while the CNMC reviews the operation.
Sabadell Restarts Share Buyback Program Amidst BBVA Takeover Bid
Banco Sabadell restarts a 247 million euro share buyback program, alongside a new 755 million euro program, totaling 1.1 billion euros, to counter BBVA's revised takeover bid offering a negative premium, while the CNMC reviews the operation.
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48% Bias Score
BBVA Adjusts Sabadell OPA Terms Following Dividend Payments
BBVA has twice adjusted its takeover bid (OPA) for Banco Sabadell, modifying both the share exchange ratio and cash payment to account for dividend distributions from both banks, resulting in a 700 million euro additional cash payment for BBVA.
BBVA Adjusts Sabadell OPA Terms Following Dividend Payments
BBVA has twice adjusted its takeover bid (OPA) for Banco Sabadell, modifying both the share exchange ratio and cash payment to account for dividend distributions from both banks, resulting in a 700 million euro additional cash payment for BBVA.
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32% Bias Score
Puigdemont Defends Pro-BBVA Vote, Questions Spanish Government's Opposition
Four days after the CNMC conditionally approved BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, Junts per Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont justified his party's vote in favor, emphasizing protections for Catalan and Balearic SMEs as a key condition and expressing doubt over the Spanish government's declar...
Puigdemont Defends Pro-BBVA Vote, Questions Spanish Government's Opposition
Four days after the CNMC conditionally approved BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, Junts per Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont justified his party's vote in favor, emphasizing protections for Catalan and Balearic SMEs as a key condition and expressing doubt over the Spanish government's declar...
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44% Bias Score
BBVA Q1 2025 Profit Up 22.7% to €2.698 Billion
BBVA's first-quarter 2025 profit increased by 22.7% to €2.698 billion, driven by improved business activity, despite a decrease in net interest margins; total revenue reached €9.324 billion, and the bank acquired 2.9 million new customers.
BBVA Q1 2025 Profit Up 22.7% to €2.698 Billion
BBVA's first-quarter 2025 profit increased by 22.7% to €2.698 billion, driven by improved business activity, despite a decrease in net interest margins; total revenue reached €9.324 billion, and the bank acquired 2.9 million new customers.
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52% Bias Score
BBVA Sounds Alarm on Trump's Trade Policies, Mexican Exposure
BBVA warns of economic risks stemming from Trump's trade policies, citing potential inflation, decreased growth, and impacts on its substantial Mexican operations (54.2% of 2024 profits), while also expressing concern over interest rate adjustments in the US, Eurozone, and China.
BBVA Sounds Alarm on Trump's Trade Policies, Mexican Exposure
BBVA warns of economic risks stemming from Trump's trade policies, citing potential inflation, decreased growth, and impacts on its substantial Mexican operations (54.2% of 2024 profits), while also expressing concern over interest rate adjustments in the US, Eurozone, and China.
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48% Bias Score
Catalonia Launches €30 Million Program to Attract US Scientists
The Catalan government announced a €30 million, three-year "Catalonian Talent Bridge" program to attract 70 US scientists whose research and academic freedom were threatened by policies under the Trump administration.
Catalonia Launches €30 Million Program to Attract US Scientists
The Catalan government announced a €30 million, three-year "Catalonian Talent Bridge" program to attract 70 US scientists whose research and academic freedom were threatened by policies under the Trump administration.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico Launches Tourism-Focused Digital Payment Initiative
Mexico's Ministry of Tourism and BBVA bank announced the "Avanzamos por México" alliance to enhance digital payments in tourism, aiming to boost the country's position as a top tourist destination and improve economic conditions in the 177 Pueblos Mágicos.
Mexico Launches Tourism-Focused Digital Payment Initiative
Mexico's Ministry of Tourism and BBVA bank announced the "Avanzamos por México" alliance to enhance digital payments in tourism, aiming to boost the country's position as a top tourist destination and improve economic conditions in the 177 Pueblos Mágicos.
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36% Bias Score
BBVA's Sabadell Takeover Faces Delays Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
BBVA's planned takeover of Banco Sabadell faces regulatory delays, pushing the projected completion date to June 2025 at the earliest. BBVA's president, Carlos Torres, emphasizes shareholder autonomy in the decision, while the deal promises increased credit availability and tax revenue for Spain but...
BBVA's Sabadell Takeover Faces Delays Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
BBVA's planned takeover of Banco Sabadell faces regulatory delays, pushing the projected completion date to June 2025 at the earliest. BBVA's president, Carlos Torres, emphasizes shareholder autonomy in the decision, while the deal promises increased credit availability and tax revenue for Spain but...
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48% Bias Score
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