BBVA Research, ABN AMRO and BNP Paribas Fortis Launch Non-Profit Network for Real-Time Economic Insights

BBVA Research, ABN AMRO and BNP Paribas Fortis Launch Non-Profit Network for Real-Time Economic Insights

(IN BRIEF) BBVA Research, ABN AMRO Bank, and BNP Paribas Fortis’ Prometis Lab have created a non-profit global network that transforms anonymized financial transactions into real-time, granular economic intelligence. Prioritizing openness, transparency, and collaboration, the platform will enable quicker and more precise policy responses by analyzing authentic household and business data. Governance is entrusted to an independent Scientific Council—including leaders from the IMF, World Bank, and OECD—and a Steering Committee of founding partners. Through seminars and working groups, the network encourages shared research methods and welcomes associate members to broaden its impact.

(PRESS RELEASE) BILBAO, 14-Jul-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — BBVA Research, together with ABN AMRO Bank and BNP Paribas Fortis’ Prometis Lab, has unveiled a pioneering global research network built on anonymized financial transaction data. This non-profit initiative harnesses real-time, high-resolution economic indicators derived from genuine household and business activity. Its mission is to track economic trends with unprecedented speed and detail, equipping policymakers, companies, and analysts with the insights they need to make better-informed decisions.

Designed to be open and collaborative, the platform responds to the growing demands on economic strategists facing rapid market shifts. By rigorously analyzing actual spending and income flows, it aims to bridge the gap between real-world economic developments and the policies crafted to address them. Transparency, inclusivity, and broad access underpin the network’s operating principles.

An independent Scientific Council—featuring top international economists alongside the Chief Economists of the IMF, World Bank, and OECD—will define research priorities and uphold methodological integrity. A Steering Committee, representing each founding institution, will oversee day-to-day operations and data governance. Complementing these bodies, regular seminars and focused working groups will foster collaborative studies and shared analytical approaches. Individuals and organizations may also join as associate members, further enriching the exchange of ideas.

This collaboration marks a significant advance in leveraging big data for societal benefit, illustrating how banking institutions can drive positive change. Learn more about the network’s objectives, research streams, and partners at www.ftgrn.com.

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SOURCE: BBVA