How the market is underestimating the impact of environmental risk on sovereign bonds
A Barclays report says that investors are not fully grasping the growing dangers posed by countries’ inability to protect their natural capital
US considers tougher capital requirements for midsized lenders after collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
Regulators are seeking to ensure that more banks have sufficient capital cushion to cope with a financial crisis
The US is the world’s leading enabler of financial secrecy
A report by the Tax Justice Network shows backsliding on transparency and international cooperation. The UK would top the list if its overseas territories were included
Finland named happiest country in the world for fifth year in a row
Denmark and Iceland came in second and third place, while the US was ranked 16th in the report by UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network
Spain is the world’s healthiest nation, according to Bloomberg index
Country takes the crown from Italy, while Japan ranks fourth, Britain comes in 19th, and the US takes 35th place, five spots below Cuba
Spanish vineyards send extra wine to Britain before Brexit
In preparation for the possibility that the UK crashes out of the EU, bodegas are shipping as much Rioja as they can in a bid to boost their stocks
Abengoa on verge of largest bankruptcy filing in Spanish history
The renewable energy and engineering company has filed for creditor protection
Portugal’s borrowing costs drop to four-year low at bill auction
Debt agency meets issuing target of 1.25 billion euros
Vodafone reportedly approaches ONO on possible acquisition
Acceptable bid for cable company would have to be in the region of 7-8 billion euros
Portugal comfortably meets 2013 deficit reduction goal
Shortfall came in better than targeted at 5 percent of GDP
Spain’s rating outlook raised by S&P as growth returns
Rating firm predicts that Spain's economy will shrink this year
Spanish bad bank reorders property sale as bids fall short: sources
Sareb received over 30 offers for commercial real estate
BBVA’s profit doubles on gains from asset sales
Income climbs to 1.15 billion euros from 505 million euros last year
Banco do Brasil among bidders for Bankia Florida unit: report
Sale of City national bank could raise 620 million euros
Santander probed by UK agency for misleading advice to customers
Spanish bank says it is reviewing the advice it offers
Inditex suspends links with suppliers after Bangladesh blaze
Factory did not have proper license from fire department
Spain doesn’t need further budgets cuts: economy minister
“The perception of the Spanish economy has improved” De Guindos says
Spain’s Amancio Ortega makes biggest strides among billionaires
Fashion retail magnate saw his wealth jump by 16.7 billion euros last year
Spain to extend regional debt bailout
Treasury to increase bond issuance next year to cover regions’ funding needs
Telefónica to sell Gulfstream jets as part of cost cuts: sources
Company embarked on austerity drive to reduce debt
Spain may recapitalize Bankia on its own, says report
This would allow junior debt holders to avoid bearing part of the rescue cost