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The French group built its stake through market purchases and financial instruments, without injecting new capital into Sabadell. It aims to be a long-term shareholder and to propose a board member, subject to approvals; business cooperation is still under consideration.
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According to reports attributed to the Financial Times, the bank is consulting staff about changes that could reduce the number of financial advisers by up to 70% and cut around half of some management and specialist roles. HSBC has not confirmed those figures and describes the process as an evolution towards more digital services.
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The branch, which will have a local team, will manage relations with the region’s partner hotels and serve as a base for pursuing growth in other Asian markets.
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The bank plans to launch its private banking service on October 28, 2026, with a minimum of €500,000 invested, and open a business banking division in 2027.
Read storyThe reorganisation focuses on headquarters and support functions, and the company plans to achieve the reductions through voluntary and natural departures, with no compulsory redundancies. The plan still needs to be discussed with the unions.
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The campaign, running from October 1 to November 30, 2026, requires a minimum of €5,000 and the investment to be held for two years. The bonus is capped at €30,000 per customer.
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An Illinois consumer accuses the chain of facilitating the exchange of nonpublic data among franchisees and coordinating pricing recommendations. McDonald’s denies that the tool sets or coordinates prices; the case remains at the allegations stage.
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The two-week truce opened a path to dialogue facilitated by Pakistan, but the Islamabad round ended without an agreement. Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz were among the points of disagreement, while uncertainty persisted over how long the ceasefire would last.
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A Mercado Pago survey of 900 users indicates that 24% already use artificial intelligence to manage their money and 47% would like to adopt it. The company also announced new features for its Mago assistant, with sensitive transactions subject to confirmation.
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Alberto Nadal announced at a Faconauto event a plan contingent on a future election victory, involving public-private collaboration, the renewal of industrial vehicles and investment incentives. These are proposals, not approved measures.
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The hotel group attributes the growth to higher average rates and demand in markets such as Germany, the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands. It is maintaining a €1 billion investment plan through 2028, focused on renovations and international expansion.
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The European E-commerce Report 2026 forecasts that 73% of Spain’s population aged 16 to 74 will shop online in 2026. The rise in shipments is driving the use of collection points, lockers and logistics efficiency measures.
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