(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA’s CEO, Mahmut Akten, shared the bank’s strategic priorities and 2025 goals during a meeting with Turkish media, discussing the global and local economic landscape. Despite global uncertainties, Akten expressed confidence in Türkiye’s economic program and the … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged artificial intelligence, banking sector, BBVA Group, customer experience, digital innovation, economic rebalancing, financial performance, Garanti BBVA, green finance, Mahmut Akten, sustainability, sustainable growth, Türkiye economy
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA recently celebrated the success of five startups that completed the second year of its Garanti BBVA Partners Tech Program at a Demo Day event. The program offers essential support, including office space, mentoring, and marketing assistance, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged AI-powered chatbots, artificial intelligence, Business Development, customs clearance, Cybersecurity, Demo Day, digital transformation, Enqura, Evreka, Garanti BBVA, Garanti BBVA Partners Tech Program, Ingosa, logistics, marketing support, mentoring, minimum viable product, Navlungo, office space, payment systems, procurement, remote identification platform, Sibel Kaya, Startups, sustainability, training, Usersdot, venture acceleration, waste management
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, part of the BBVA Group, achieved a record score of 85 in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), ranking 15th globally among 668 financial institutions. The bank’s commitment to sustainability includes a target to … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Turkey
Tagged 2024 S&P Global Assessment, Awards, BBVA, Garanti BBVA, leadership, Mahmut Akten, sustainability, Turkish Banking Sector
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, in partnership with TÜRKONFED, has launched the New Horizons in Twin Transformation project to help SMEs in Türkiye adopt green and digital practices, enhancing their competitiveness and sustainability. The initiative includes workshops and panels across … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged BBVA, Garanti BBVA, Hakan Urhan, Onur Ünlü, partnership, Sibel Kaya, SMEs, sustainability, TÜRKONFED, Twin Transformation
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA Kripto has partnered with Ripple and IBM to advance its digital asset platform, enhancing security and performance for its users. Through these collaborations, Garanti BBVA Kripto aims to strengthen its infrastructure to meet rising demand for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged Aaron Sears, BBVA, digital asset, Garanti BBVA, Garanti BBVA Kripto, IBM, Işıl Kılınç Gürtuna, Korcan Abalı, partnership, Ripple, SECURITY, Turkey, USA
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has finalized agreements with seven Romanian banks, unlocking an additional €500 million in financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Romania. The agreements will allow banks to offer SMEs better loan terms, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Romania, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Alpha Bank, BRD Groupe Société Générale, competitive, EIF, financing, Garanti BBVA, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank, Libra Internet Bank, Marjut Falkstedt, niCredit Bank, partnership, Patria Bank, Romania, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA and WWF Türkiye have successfully completed three new projects as part of their ‘Türkiye’s Life: Fire Management Grant Program,’ launched to mitigate forest fire risks and support wildlife conservation. The projects included efforts to protect caracal … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Turkey
Tagged Forest Fire Prevention, Garanti BBVA, partnership, safety, sustainability, Wildlife Protection, WWF Türkiye
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has become the first Turkish bank to offer fully digital vehicle loans for individual customers, expanding a service previously available only to companies and self-employed clients. The entire loan application process, covering nearly 40 automobile brands, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged BBVA, Ceren Acer Kezik, Digital Vehicle Loans, Garanti BBVA, Türkiye
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA Mobile, Türkiye’s leading private-sector banking app, saw over 2.7 billion logins in the first half of 2024, reflecting its rapid growth and widespread use among over 15.5 million active users. The app’s extensive features and user-friendly … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged BBVA, digital banking, Garanti BBVA, mobile app, Murat Çağrı Süzer, partnership, sustainability, Türkiye
(IN BRIEF) Mahmut Akten will become CEO of Garanti BBVA and BBVA Country Manager in Turkey, replacing Recep Baştuğ. The appointment is pending regulatory approval. BBVA has reorganized its global Client Solutions area, introducing new leadership for Commercial and Retail … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Turkey
Tagged appointment, BBVA, CEO, Country Manager, David Puente, Garanti BBVA, Jaime Sáenz de Tejada, leadership, Mahmut Akten, Murat Kalkan, Onur Genç, partnership, Recep Baştuğ, Turkey
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA is sponsoring the ‘Hava Dair’ (About the Air) exhibition at Salt’s Beyoğlu location, curated by Milan-based design studio 2050+. Free to the public until August 18th, the exhibition delves into the social and environmental consequences of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain
Tagged 'About the Air' Exhibition, air pollution, Deniz Ova, Elif Güvenen, Garanti BBVA, Social and Environmental, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, in collaboration with ‘The Ekonomist’ and the Women Entrepreneurs Association of Türkiye (KAGIDER), recently hosted Türkiye’s 17th Women Entrepreneur Awards on February 27, 2024. Nagihan Yılmaz was honored as the “Woman Entrepreneur of the Year” for … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged 'The Ekonomist', Awards, Esra Bezircioğlu, Garanti BBVA, Nagihan Yılmaz, partnership, Recep Baştuğ, Şevin Ballıktaş, Talip Yılmaz, Türkiye’s 17th Women Entrepreneur Awards, women entrepreneurs, Women Entrepreneurs Association of Türkiye (KAGIDER)
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, a pioneer in shaping the future of the banking industry through technology, has inaugurated Garanti BBVA Technology, the largest tech center within the Turkish banking sector, also known as the “tech factory.” With a strategic focus … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged Banking Technology Center, BBVA, Fatih Bektaşoğlu, Garanti BBVA, Garanti BBVA Technology, İlker Kuruöz, partnership, Recep Baştuğ, Turkey
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, a leading digital banking institution in Türkiye with 14 million customers, has unveiled the Bonus Platinum Biometric Card, revolutionizing secure payments. The card allows users to make purchases by scanning their fingerprint, enhancing security and convenience. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has revealed its dedication to supporting renewable energy initiatives with a €36.1 million financing agreement for the Işıklar Wind Power Plant, facilitated through BBVA’s Turkish unit in partnership with Dost Enerji. The wind power project will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged BBVA, Dost Enerji, Garanti BBVA, Işıklar Wind Power Plant, Mahmut Akten, partnership, Renewable Energy Expansion, sustainability, Turkey
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has partnered with Enterprise Türkiye to promote electric mobility and car rentals in Türkiye. As part of this collaboration, Garanti BBVA is offering an ecommerce loan, known as a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) loan, to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, Turkey’s second-largest private bank and a subsidiary of BBVA, proudly announces that its CEO, Recep Baştuğ, has been ranked fourth in Fast Company Turkey’s Top 50 Sustainability Leaders list. This recognition highlights Baştuğ’s exceptional commitment to … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) BILBAO, 3-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Garanti BBVA, Turkey’s second largest private bank and part of Spanish bank BBVA, has announced it is joining the United Nations’ Net-Zero Banking Alliance thus becoming Turkey’s first and only bank to join … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Environment, Financial, Spain, Turkey
Tagged BBVA, BBVA Group, climate change, climate crisis, COP26, Garanti BBVA, Glasgow Finance Alliance for Net Zero Emissions, global warming, Net-Zero Banking Alliance, net-zero emissions, NZBA, Paris Agreement, Recep Baştuğ, Turkish bank, Turkish banking, UNEP-F, UNFCCC, United Nations Climate Change Conference, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
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