Financial literacy

Financial education is a strategic priority in corporate responsibility for the BBVA Group. Informed decisions enhance the personal financial situation of consumers, improve risk management for financial institutions, encourage saving and strengthen the overall financial system. In short, financial literacy makes for dependable savers and more responsible debtors. This commitment is embodied in the Global Financial Education Plan “El dinero en nuestras vidas” (the Money in Our Lives). This Plan’s main programs are “Adelante con tu futuro” and “Valores de Futuro

We publish the annual CR information for 2011

This year we are continuing our commitment to the integrated reporting model started in 2011, when we presented our first integrated report. The BBVA Group’s Annual Report therefore comprises the most significant non-financial information for the year. Furthermore, in line with our… Continue reading We publish the annual CR information for 2011 »

First newsletter from the Valores de Futuro educational program

Dear friend, You may now access our first newsletter from the Valores de Futuro educational program, 2011-2012. As you know, this BBVA initiative is aimed at children from 6 to 14 years of age and mainly encourages children to reflect upon and… Continue reading First newsletter from the Valores de Futuro educational program »

FMBBVA and AMPYME sign the first public-private partnership to manage microfinance in Panama

The president of the BBVA Microfinance Foundation and the Minister of the Authority of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of Panama have signed the first public-private partnership for the joint management of microfinance in Panama. The president of the BBVA Microfinance Foundation,… Continue reading FMBBVA and AMPYME sign the first public-private partnership to manage microfinance in Panama »

BBVA Colombia launches the ‘Onwards with your future’ Financial Education program

The ‘Onwards with your future’ financial education program run by BBVA Colombia was unveiled at the Maloka interactive center. This first program is aimed at the adult population, with the goal of educating Colombians about important economic issues, such as saving money… Continue reading BBVA Colombia launches the ‘Onwards with your future’ Financial Education program »

BBVA Compass prepares to educate young people in the “smart use of credit”

BBVA Compass, which is fully committed to financial literacy, is preparing to start its 2011 ‘Get smart about credit’ program for secondary pupils in their final and penultimate year of education; this is an initiative by the Corporate Responsibility and Reputation Department.… Continue reading BBVA Compass prepares to educate young people in the “smart use of credit” »

BBVA Bancomer launches personal finance workshop on life insurance

BBVA Bancomer has added the personal finance workshop on life insurance to its ‘Adelante con tu futuro’ (Forward with your future) financial literacy program to give people knowledge and skills regarding making the best choice and managing life insurance, and thus promoting… Continue reading BBVA Bancomer launches personal finance workshop on life insurance »

The latest edition of the ‘Valores de futuro’ newsletter is now available

Click here to access the latest newsletter of the Valores de Futuro (Future Values) educational program. This BBVA program is aimed at children aged 6 to 14 and its mission is to improve their education in the skills and values associated with… Continue reading The latest edition of the ‘Valores de futuro’ newsletter is now available »

BBVA contributes 11,000 euros to seven schools in Madrid with its Ahorro para todos project

BBVA has contributed €11,000 to seven schools in the Madrid Autonomous Region which have participated in the Ahorro para todos (Savings for All) project, an initiative that the Bank has implemented for the first time this school year at several educational institutions… Continue reading BBVA contributes 11,000 euros to seven schools in Madrid with its Ahorro para todos project »

Statement by Mr Ben S Bernanke on financial literay

“The recent crisis demonstrated the critical importance of financial literacy and good financial decisionmaking”

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