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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. reports developments tied to its role as a global financial services group with banking franchises in Spain, Mexico, South America, the United States Sunbelt, and an ownership position in Turkey's Garanti BBVA. The company's recurring updates cover retail and commercial banking, corporate and syndicated finance, insurance and investment products distributed through banking networks, and economic analysis published by BBVA Research.
BBVA news also includes digital banking initiatives, such as home-equity lending technology, financial education programs, workplace diversity initiatives, leadership recognition, operating results, shareholder voting matters, governance updates, and capital-structure actions.
On July 22, 2020, BBVA Research released a white paper analyzing the economic implications of potential outcomes from the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The report indicates that a divided government may not significantly alter economic policies, suggesting a continuation of current growth trends. It outlines four scenarios: Blue Wave, Purple Rain, Red Tide, and Pretty in Pink, each representing different political control outcomes. The analysis emphasizes demographic influences on voting and key issues affecting the election, including economic conditions and voter turnout.
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In June 2020, BBVA USA launched its new mobile banking app, Mobile 9.0, along with an expanded transaction detail feature, aiming to enhance customer financial health as part of its five-year strategic plan. The bank also received approval to open 15 new branches in Texas, set to launch in early 2021, focusing on digital and in-person banking integration. Additionally, BBVA USA addressed social justice issues with messages advocating for police reform and observing Juneteenth.
BBVA Research has released its U.S. Regional Outlook for July 2020 and an analysis of the June employment report. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting job growth, leading to uneven economic recovery across states. States like California and Florida are becoming new hotspots, exacerbating job losses, particularly in hospitality and auto sectors. Despite improvements in the labor market, 12 million more individuals remain unemployed than in February.
The unemployment rate for individuals without a high school diploma is at 16.6%, significantly higher than for those with a college degree.
BBVA USA announced the gradual reopening of its branch lobbies, closed since mid-March 2020 due to COVID-19. The reopening will utilize a data-driven model assessing external COVID-19 metrics and internal employee availability.
Measures to ensure safety include mandatory masks, increased cleaning, and Plexiglass installations. BBVA is also launching two new digital services and plans to open 15 additional branches in Texas by 2021 as part of its strategic growth plan.
BBVA USA has transitioned its financial education workshops to virtual formats in response to pandemic-related restrictions. Since April, over 2,000 participants have engaged in these workshops, covering 13 financial topics with plans to introduce two new modules by late July. The shift to online education was facilitated by existing digital resources and a mobile-first approach, ensuring accessibility for all community members. In 2019, BBVA conducted over 800 workshops reaching more than 12,000 individuals, emphasizing its commitment to improving financial literacy, especially during challenging times.
BBVA USA has received approval to open 15 new branches in Texas, its largest market in the U.S. This expansion supports the bank's 5-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing client financial health. Despite a shift towards digital banking due to COVID-19, BBVA emphasizes the importance of in-person relationships. The new branches, set to launch in early 2021, will feature a Personal Banker model for personalized customer service and will be strategically located in low-to-moderate income communities, aiming for financial inclusion.
BBVA USA has launched Mobile 9.0, a revamped mobile banking app, along with an Expanded Transaction Detail feature to enhance customer financial management. The new app offers a user-friendly interface, advanced functionalities, and integrates award-winning technology recognized in Spain, Mexico, and Turkey. The Expanded Transaction Detail gives detailed insights on transactions, helping customers understand their balances better in light of financial uncertainties posed by COVID-19. These initiatives align with BBVA's 5-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening customers' financial health.
BBVA USA will close all branches at 1 PM on June 19 to observe Juneteenth, recognizing the end of slavery in the U.S. President and CEO Javier Rodríguez Soler emphasized the importance of this day for reflection on systemic racism and social justice. Customers are advised to conduct transactions earlier, while mobile and online banking services will continue uninterrupted. The closure reinforces BBVA's commitment to equity and social justice.