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APB is warning the public about fraudulent phone calls made by individuals falsely claiming to be representatives of the Portuguese Banking Association.
Find out how to identify and respond to these situations
In the first half of 2026, the Portuguese banking sector maintained robust capital and liquidity levels and high asset quality, amid growth in loans and deposits and a slight decline in profitability.
One year after the initiative launched, Arnaldo is back to warn consumers about scams involving phone calls, text messages, emails, payment references and QR codes.
A new edition of InforBanca magazine has just been published online
A year after the initiative was launched, Arnaldo is back to warn consumers about fraudulent calls, text messages, emails, payment references and QR codes.
Brussels, 17 July 2026 – The European Banking Federation (EBF) welcomes the European Commission’s bank competitiveness report and calls on EU policymakers for an ambitious banking package, emphasising the need for speed....
The Portuguese Banking Association (APB) is once again joining forces with World Investor Week (WIW), a global initiative promoted by the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), which runs from 6 to 10 October.
Today, 22 September, the Portuguese Banking Association (APB) is launching a national awareness campaign against payment fraud, with coverage on television, radio, in the press and on digital media, including social networks.
A new edition of InforBanca magazine has just been published online
The Italian team won the European Money Quiz, Europe's largest financial literacy competition for 13- to 15-year-olds, organized by the European Banking Federation (EBF).
The second edition of the “No Banco da Minha Escola” initiative, promoted by the Portuguese Banking Association (APB), began this month with participation from 90 schools...
The Portuguese Banking Association (APB) celebrated its 40th anniversary on October 17th by hosting a conference on the banking sector’s contribution to Portugal’s social and economic development over...
This year, the Portuguese Banking Association (APB) celebrates 40 years of activity. Over these four decades, the sector has faced many challenges, cementing its essential and irreplaceable role in society. To mark this milestone, the...
Get an overview of the main indicators of the Portuguese banking sector regarding its performance and its importance in supporting the economy, particularly in terms of size, credit, deposits, interest rates, liquidity, profitability, solvency and asset quality.
Get a comprehensive overview of the key areas that shape the banking sector, such as supervision, regulation, financial markets, and payments, among other key issues for the development of the financial system.
Saber de Contas is a financial literacy website developed by the APB that will help you better understand some banking and financial topics related to family budget management, credit, savings, investment, payments, and online security.
The IFB carries out training focused on the profiles and skills needed to perform banking roles, with a range that seeks to respond to both ongoing and emerging challenges in the financial sector.
The 28 members constitute more than 90% of the assets of the Portuguese banking system.
