BBVA Boosts Profits By 31.5% In 2016; Will Pay Full Cash Dividend
BBVA said on Wednesday that net attributable profit rose 31.5% to 3.475 billion euros in 2016 from a year earlier, the highest figure since 2010.
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Alicia Koplowitz invests €2mn in Gamesa as it merges renewable ops with Siemens
Spanish business woman Alicia Koplowitz has made an initial investment of 2 million euros in wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa via her sicav. The move comes at a time when Gamesa and Germany’s Siemens are involved in merging their wind energy business.
Asian Markets: Trump Matters For North, Fed For South
Assuming that Trump’s getting US presidency has turned global establishment upside down, markets are under currents of diverging US, but not leaving aside domestic factors. In the case of Asian, on one hand, the likelihood of stronger US data leading to higher USD rates is pulling Asia rates higher, as reported by BoAML. On the other hand, flush local liquidity conditions, lackluster pick up in domestic demand and easing stance of Asian central banks are pushing Asian rates lower.
Abertis will invest €147 Mn in France in exchange for tariff hike
Abertis’ French subsidiary, Sanef, has reached an agreement with the French government to implement a new €147 million investment programme to modernise its network. It exchange, it has secured anual tariff hikes from 2019 to 2021.
Mortgage Market Shift: Now More At A Fixed Rate Than A Variable Rate
The prolonged period of low interest rates in which we find ourselves has caused a complete shift in the mortgage market. Last year, coinciding with the key reference 12-month Euribor’s entry into negative territory, fixed rate mortgage loans represented over half the new loans contracted (53.3%), according to figures released by the Spanish Mortgage Association.
This Is How Trump’s Policies Will Affect Spanish Companies
In general, the economic policies announced by Mr. Trump champion “strong capitalism”, where success is awarded and the reverse, which should be a good thing. But Ahorro Corporacion does not agree that the protectionist measures announced, which in their view imply increased regulation, limit competition and so the efficient assignation of resources, are positive. Analysts have tried to quantify the possible outcome for Spanish companies.
Spain Government Will Cut Aena’s Tariffs By 11% Over Five Years, Reducing Income By €850 M
Spanish Prime Minister announced on Wednesday that there will be a 11% cut in airport tariffs until 2021. This means a reduction of 2.2% each year in 2017-2021, the period during which the new Air Regulation Document is valid. Aena estimates that a decrease in tariffs would reduce its revenues by €850 million.
Inflation-Linked Bonds: A Safe-Haven In 2017 ?
Miguel Ángel Tramullas | Investment in public debt has traditionally been one of the most popular fixed income assets with both retail and institutional investors. It’s considered as a safe-haven. But in the last few years, it has lost part of its attraction because of lower interest rates which in some places are now in negative territory. To protect themselves, many countries like the US, Japan, the UK, France, Italy and also Spain have begun to issue inflation-linked bonds.
Santander 2016 Net Profit Up 4% At €6.204 Bn: Best Results Since 2010
Banco Santander posted net profit of 6.204 billion euros en 2016, up 4% from a year earlier and its best results since 2010, supported by a decline in provisions. The bank attributed these results to the “strong” growth in commission revenues and improved credit quality. These factors were contrasted by some currencies’ weakness against the euro and increases in taxes in Poland and the UK.
2017 Will Be A Good Year For Spanish Small And MidCaps Funds
Fernando Rodríguez | The outlook for economic growth in Spain continues to be good and domestic small and midcap stocks should reflect this. Above all, the cyclicals – particularly industrials – and consumer stocks. Barón de Ley, Miquel y Costas, Cie Automotive, CAF and Fluidra are some of the top stock picks.