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US, Spain to Resume ‘Amazing’ Ties Soon, Santander’s Botin Says

03. März 2026 um 20:02
Banco Santander SA Executive Chair Ana Botin sought to play down the rift that has opened between the US and Spain, following US President Donald Trump’s threats to cut trade with the country.

Ana Botin, executive chair of Banco Santander SA, during a Bloomberg Television interview in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Botin differs with JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon’s pessimistic outlook on Europe, saying she sees “only upside” for the Continent.

Santander Vows €20 Billion in 2028 Profit After Webster Deal

25. Februar 2026 um 07:11
Banco Santander SA vowed to grow net income to more than €20 billion ($23.6 billion) in 2028, ratcheting up its financial goals shortly after announcing the acquisition of US lender Webster Financial Corp.

A Banco Santander SA bank branch in Madrid, Spain, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. The euro-area economy grew more than expected at the end of last year, with Spain proving the standout performer once again through expansion of 0.8%.

ECB Steps Up Scrutiny of European Banks’ AI Industry Exposure

The European Central Bank is delving into the risks faced by banks in the region from the artificial intelligence industry, amid heightened concern over hidden credit exposures and financial-sector disruption.

The headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB), in Frankfurt, Germany, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. After cutting interest rates eight times in a year to bring inflation to around their 2% target, ECB policymakers are signaling they’re well positioned to tackle any sudden shifts in the economic backdrop.

Fidelidade Said to Be Worth at Least €3 Billion in Revived IPO

Fidelidade–Companhia de Seguros SA, the Portuguese insurer controlled by Chinese conglomerate Fosun International Ltd., is carrying out preliminary work toward a potential listing in Lisbon that could value the company at more than €3 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

The NYSE Euronext Lisbon stock exchange in Portugal. Photographer: Mario Proenca/Bloomberg

Santander Plans Risk Transfer Deal Amid M&A Push in the US

09. Februar 2026 um 10:31
Banco Santander SA, the Spanish lender expanding via acquisitions in US and the UK, is planning to issue a significant risk transfer tied to a pool of over £1 billion ($1.4 billion) loans.

Signage outside a Banco Santander SA bank branch in London, U.K., on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. The leaders of Europe's top banks agree they have a lot riding on the recent surge in consumer prices.

Aegon Said to Explore Divestments to Bolster Focus on US Market

26. November 2025 um 17:42
Aegon Ltd. is exploring selling some of its operations outside of the US as it looks to focus on its largest market, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The logo of Dutch insurer Aegon is seen at the firm's headquarters in The Hague are seen on October 27, 2008. The Dutch state gave a three-billion-euro (3.75-billion US dollar) cash boost to insurer Aegon on October 28 in the latest bid to shield a financial institution from the world financial crisis. AFP PHOTO / KOEN SUYK - netherlands out - belgium out - (Photo by KOEN SUYK / ANP / AFP) (Photo by KOEN SUYK/ANP/AFP via Getty Images) Photographer: KOEN SUYK/AFP

Ex-Lone Star Bankers Target €10 Billion Real Estate Asset Goal

20. November 2025 um 09:00
Two former Lone Star executives are seeking to double assets under management at their investment firm to 10 billion euros ($11.5 billion), as part of plans to compete with larger European rivals.

Juan Pepa, left, and Felipe Morenes during an interview in Madrid. Photographer: Ana Maria Arevalo Gosen/Bloomberg
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