Spain’s BBVA raises its offer for smaller rival Banco Sabadell by 10%
Spanish banking giant BBVA on Monday sweetened its takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, hoping the improved terms will persuade shareholders of its smaller rival to
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Banco Sabadell’s shareholders approve sale of UK subsidiary TSB to Santander
Banco Sabadell shareholders unanimously backed the sale of its UK subsidiary TSB to Banco Santander at an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday. Analysts have said that
Brussels takes legal action against Spain for obstructing BBVA’s takeover bid for Sabadell
The European Commission has formally challenged Spain over its actions to obstruct BBVA’s hostile takeover bid for rival Sabadell. On Thursday, a letter of formal
BBVA to proceed with Sabadell takeover bid, despite government’s conditions
Spain’s BBVA said on Monday that it would be moving ahead with its hostile takeover bid for smaller rival Sabadell, despite the government effectively blocking
Spanish government says BBVA must keep Sabadell separate for 3 years as takeover condition
Spain’s BBVA will be required to maintain Banco Sabadell and itself as separate entities for at least three years and safeguard existing jobs, according to
Spain’s competition watchdog clears BBVA-Sabadell takeover, now subject to other approvals
Spain’s competition authority, the CNMC, has granted approval for BBVA’s proposed acquisition of Banco Sabadell, but only on condition that several commitments are met within
Spotlight: Own property in Spain but don’t live there all year round? Here’s what to know in 2025
Spain is one of the most popular European countries for international property ownership. Whether you use your Spanish home for holidays, rental income, or plan
Santander insists ‘UK is a core market’ amid reports that the bank might exit Britain
Banco Santander has insisted that the ‘UK is a core market’, amid reports that the bank is reviewing its presence in Britain, two decades after
Spanish PM appoints minister as new central bank chief, causing backlash
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has appointed his minister for digital affairs José Luis Escrivá as the Bank of Spain’s new governor, raising concerns about
Spotlight: Protect yourself from currency volatility when sending money to Spain
When you send money to or from Spain, exchange rate volatility can have a big impact on your finances. A seemingly small change in the
