Tag Archives: CaixaBank

Spanish Social Impact Fund ‘IB Deuda Impacto España’ Receives €30 Million Investment from EIF

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €30 million as a cornerstone investment in the ‘IB Deuda Impacto España’ fund, which supports Spanish businesses investing in high social impact areas. MicroBank, CaixaBank’s social arm, has also contributed €10 … Read the full press release

CaixaBank reports nearly 50% increase of the money loaned to the hotel industry in Spain for 2018 YoY

(PRESS RELEASE) BARCELONA, 19-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — CaixaBank has just released information about its loan exposition to the Spanish hotel industry for 2018. According to data from the bank, it has loaned 2,186 billion euros to the hotel industry in Spain during 2018, … Read the full press release

CaixaBank and Microsoft foster diversity in the technology and science sector by recognising the best female students from Spanish universities

Prizes are awarded to promote diversity in the technology sector The WONNOW Awards enable both companies to foster the diversity and presence of women in the field of technology and science from the outset of their career. Gonzalo Gortázar, the … Read the full press release

CaixaBank held its fifth Diversity Talks event in Milan

• In his closing remarks the Spanish Ambassador in Italy, Jesús Gracia, highlighted the Spanish government’s commitment to promoting equal treatment and opportunities among women and men • The participants shared their personal and professional experiences, reflecting on the importance … Read the full press release

Allianz Group sells 8.4 percent stake in Banco BPI to CaixaBank for 178 million euros

Allianz Group sells 8.4 percent stake in Banco BPI to CaixaBank Allianz and CaixaBank agree to reorganize terms of insurance distribution cooperation in Portugal Allianz Group aims to extend and deepen insurance partnership in Portugal with Banco BPI, subject to … Read the full press release

CaixaBank becomes the first Spanish bond issuer to place a Euro issue callable after 8 years

CaixaBank returned to the Additional Tier 1 capital markets, becoming the first Spanish issuer to place a Euro issue callable after 8 years, having marked a new milestone in the Spanish market in 2017 with its inaugural 7-year issuance. This … Read the full press release

The international young football players tournament MIC – Mediterranean International Cup presented at CaixaBank in Barcelona

Philippe Coutinho: “for me coming to MICFootball was a great opportunity” Alexia Putellas: “the new feminine football stars will come out from this tournament” BARCELONA, 16-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The international young football players tournament MIC – Mediterranean International Cup, which … Read the full press release

CaixaBank brings Apple Pay to its customers and imaginBank customers

BARCELONA, 23-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — CaixaBank, the Spanish banking industry leader in terms of electronic payment methods with more than 15 million cards in circulation, today brings its customers and imaginBank customers Apple Pay, which is transforming mobile payments with an … Read the full press release

CaixaBank welcomes Juan Ramón Fuertes to head its Canary Islands Regional Division

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 06-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Juan Ramón Fuertes has rejoined CaixaBank’s Canary Islands Regional Division as the most senior executive of the same, having concluded his mission in Portugal to support the integration of Portuguese bank BPI within … Read the full press release

CaixaBank named the Best Bank in Spain 2017 by Global Finance

The award is based on key aspects such as growth, profitability, territorial footprint, strategic relations, new business development and product innovation. The accolade follows the Bank of the Year 2016 award from The Banker, and the prize for Best Private … Read the full press release

CaixaBank bids EUR 1.113 per share in cash for all the shares it does not own in BPI

The offer, with a price of EUR 1.113 per share, reflects the volume weighted average share price of the last six months and values BPI at EUR 1,622 million. CaixaBank has requested the ECB to suspend any possible sanctions against … Read the full press release

CaixaBank received the top score in the global Forrester mobile banking functionality benchmark

• The bank earned the highest overall score in the comparison of retail mobile banking services offered by banks in 13 countries, conducted by one of the world’s most prestigious research and advisory firms. • According to CaixaBank statistics, the … Read the full press release

CaixaBank to make a voluntary public tender offer in cash to acquire all outstanding shares that it does not already own in Banco BPI, S.A.

After the transaction, the intention is that BPI remains as a listed company • The cash offer is subject to exceeding 50% of the share capital in BPI and the removal of BPI’s 20% cap on voting rights. • CaixaBank, … Read the full press release

Gemalto provides its Optelio Contactless MiniTag to CaixaBank for their commercial launch of contactless EMV payment wristbands

Amsterdam, 14-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is supplying its Optelio Contactless MiniTag​ to CaixaBank, Spain’s most innovative financial services provider, for their commercial launch of contactless EMV payment wristbands. These novel wearable … Read the full press release

CaixaBank to acquire the retail, wealth management and corporate banking businesses of Barclays Bank in Spain for EUR 800 million

• CaixaBank and Barclays Bank PLC have agreed the sale of Barclays Bank SAU, which includes the retail, wealth management and corporate banking businesses of the British bank in Spain. • As a result of this transaction, CaixaBank will consolidate … Read the full press release

Wearable banking: CaixaBank launched Visa wristband allowing users to make easy payments at merchants using the contactless system

The bank plans to distribute the gadget to 15,000 customers this summer This is the largest programme in Europe to use wearable devices to make real Visa payments. The wristband supports fast and convenient payments, with users simply having to … Read the full press release

Telefónica, CaixaBank and Banco Santander joint e-commerce venture cleared under EU Merger Regulation

16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the creation of a joint venture between the Spanish telecommunications operator Telefónica and two Spanish banks, CaixaBank, controlled by La Caixa–Caja de Ahorros, and Banco Santander. The … Read the full press release

CaixaBank’s new comprehensive bill management service ReciBox includes all the latest developments in online banking, mobile banking and data analysis

ReciBox includes all the latest developments in online banking, mobile banking and data analysis, to help customers manage their bills in a simple and convenient manner. It is exclusively available to customers of the multiEstrella loyalty program. 25-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

EIB signs EUR 300m loan agreement with CaixaBank to finance SMEs and midcaps

Luxembourg, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 300 million loan agreement with CaixaBank to finance small and medium-scale investment projects promoted by SMEs (with fewer than 250 employees) and midcaps (companies with up to 3 000 … Read the full press release