European banks in the face of new regulatory pressures

Letter from the Editors

Fintech sector

Another twist to European bank restructuring

The global financial sector faces serious challenges to boost profitability. Restructuring is part of the necessary solution to these challenges, but the ...

Fintech sector

Regulatory shocks and a weak operating climate: A toxic cocktail for banks

New regulatory changes affecting resolution regimes and imposing limits on payment of dividends/coupons on financial instruments are increasing pressure on ...

Fintech sector

European banks’ annual reports: Comparative analysis of complexity and tone

In recent years, financial reporting across European banks has, on average, become more complex, reflecting the more challenging operating environment faced by ...

Fintech sector

Spain’s public accounts: Analysing stability and sustainability

Spain´s recent fiscal slippage is raising concerns over long-run fiscal and debt sustainability. Reforms of Europe’s fiscal rules, along with ...

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Spain’s business landscape: Structure, recent developments and remaining challenges

Business creation in Spain is recovering for the first time since the latest crisis. However, some recent trends in business demography and innovation dynamics ...

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Keys elements behind the success of Spanish exports

Following decades of rapid expansion, Spain´s export performance today boasts impressive results relative to many European countries. Despite progress, ...

Fintech sector

Assessment of support schemes promoting renewable energy in Spain

Spain´s 2013 reform of the renewable energy support mechanism was essential to reducing the tariff deficit, which arose as a consequence of shortfalls in ...

Fintech sector

The UK’s EU referendum: Implications for the UK, EU & Spanish economies

Brexit is likely to have a negative impact on the UK economy. While some offsetting opportunities exist, the shockwaves from losing its second largest economy ...

Regulation and Economic Outlook
Recent key developments in the area of Spanish financial regulation
Prepared by the Regulation and Research Department of the Spanish Confederation of Savings Banks (CECA)
Spanish economic forecasts panel: May 2016
Funcas Economic Trends and Statistics Department
Key Facts
Economic Indicator
Financias System Indicator