Companies
Spanish banking reaches solvency highs with historic low delinquency
Spanish banks achieve a CET1 of 14.26% and delinquency drops to 2.61%, a historic low. Real profitability stands at 14.78%.
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Companies
Spanish banking profitability soars to 17.33% in the first quarter due to extraordinary gains
Spanish banking profitability rose to 17.33% in Q1 2026, driven by extraordinary gains such as Santander's sale in Poland.
Companies
The Bank of Spain to Ease Mortgage Restrictions to Avoid Closing Doors for Young People and Low Incomes
The Bank of Spain is finalising a proposal to ease mortgage restrictions for young people and low incomes to improve access to housing.
Companies
The cash of Spanish companies falls by 33% amid rising rates and restrictive credit
Median liquidity per account in companies drops 33% in H1 2026, to €14,732, due to rising rates and tighter credit.
Economy
Spain faces final payment of Next Generation funds with €23 billion pending
Spain must execute €23 billion from Next Generation funds by August 2026, while Cohesion Funds are stalled and public debt exceeds 101% of GDP.
Economy
State debt rises by 53% since 2018, impoverishing us by 9,500 euros per person
State debt has increased by 53% since 2018, reaching 1.751 trillion euros. Each Spaniard owes 11,144 euros more, while wealth only rises by 1,620 euros.
Companies
Bank fraud cost Spanish banks 500 million in one year
The Bank of Spain estimates losses from bank fraud at 500 million in a year. Kaspersky reveals the average loss is 577 euros and 68.8% of victims do not report.
Companies
The Bank of Spain warns that lack of supply, not tourism, drives up housing prices
The Bank of Spain warns that the housing crisis is due to lack of supply, not tourism, and criticises government measures.
Companies
Joint account holder passes away: the Bank of Spain clarifies who can use the money
The Bank of Spain clarifies that the surviving holder of a joint account cannot access the money without consent from all heirs.
Companies
Rent for new homes rises by 16.6% and drives up prices in Spain
New rental homes enter the market at prices 16.6% higher, according to the Bank of Spain, accelerating the rental crisis.