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Banks step up commitment to financing growth
European banks, represented by the Board members of the European Banking Federation, on Friday agreed to step up their work on funding the real economy with a priority focus on financing the energy transition and on the rapid digital shift in the global banking sector. +
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Both banks and customers benefit from the use of digital channels to open accounts
Associação Portuguesa de Bancos (APB - Portuguese Banking Association) is pleased to announce that Banco de Portugal Notice 3/2017 and Instruction 9/2017 come into effect today. They will make it possible for customers to open bank accounts using only digital channels. +
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European banks adopt common principles on supporting SMEs in access to financing
This week, the European Banking Federation, to which Associação Portuguesa de Bancos (APB - Portuguese Banking Association) belongs, formally adopted a series of guidelines on communication between SMEs and banks regarding loan applications. The idea is for these customers to better understand the reasons for banks’ decisions whether or not to grant them loans. +
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Banks and Junior Achievement in partnership
Associação Portuguesa de Bancos (APB Portuguese Banking Association) and Junior Achievement Portugal have formed a partnership that will bring financial education to over 1,000 primary and secondary students. The aim is for these young people to learn about issues that are so important to their future lives, such as saving, loans and means of payment. +
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Banks together in European Money Week 2017
Associação Portuguesa de Bancos (APB Portuguese Banking Association) and Instituto de Formação Bancária (IFB - Banking Training Institute), in partnership with Junior Achievement, will once again be taking part in European Money Week, an initiative of the European Banking Federation, which will involve banking associations from more than 30 countries. This year’s European Money Week will be taking place from 27 to 31 March. +