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Ex-BBVA chairman and bank to face trial in Spain’s long-running corporate espionage case

News Desk9th July 202614th July 2026

9th July 202614th July 20261605

Spain’s National Court has ordered banking giant BBVA, its former chairman Francisco González (main image) and 14 other defendants to stand trial over alleged bribery...

Up to 3,000 Santander employees could be offered early retirement in Spain

News Desk24th June 202629th June 2026

24th June 202629th June 20261967

Spanish banking giant Santander has entered negotiations with labour unions over a voluntary early retirement programme that could eventually cover thousands of employees in Spain,...

Spain’s BBVA fails in its bid to take control of Banco Sabadell

News Desk17th October 202522nd October 2025

17th October 202522nd October 20252313

Spanish bank BBVA’s €17bn hostile takeover attempt of smaller rival Banco Sabadell has collapsed, with the lender managing to secure just a quarter of its...

Spain’s BBVA raises its offer for smaller rival Banco Sabadell by 10%

News Desk22nd September 202529th September 2025

22nd September 202529th September 20253067

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...

Spain’s BBVA to start share offer for Banco Sabadell on Monday

News Desk6th September 202510th September 2025

6th September 202510th September 20255254

Spanish banking giant BBVA said on Friday that its tender offer for domestic rival Banco Sabadell will open on Monday, after Spain’s market watchdog cleared...

Banco Sabadell’s shareholders approve sale of UK subsidiary TSB to Santander

News Desk6th August 202514th August 2025

6th August 202514th August 20255176

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

News Desk19th July 202523rd July 2025

19th July 202523rd July 20254959

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

News Desk30th June 20257th July 2025

30th June 20257th July 20255485

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

News Desk24th June 202530th June 2025

24th June 202530th June 20255511

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

News Desk2nd May 20256th May 2025

2nd May 20256th May 20253136

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...

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