BBVA COO speaks about U.S. contribution to BBVA Group earnings

MADRID, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Here are remarks by BBVA Chief Operating Officer Angel Cano about the U.S. contribution to the BBVA Group's earnings:

• "BBVA's U.S. banking franchise is showing solid growth amid a gradually improving U.S. economy."
• BBVA Compass is a significant contributor to the Group's profits "and we expect it to be an increasingly important part of our business."
• "We intend to make the most of our new IT platform, building unique digital value offers that allow our clients to bank seamlessly across all platforms, from computers, smartphones and ATMs and retail branches." 

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About BBVA

BBVA is a customer-centric global financial services group founded in 1857. The Group has a solid position in Spain, it is the largest financial institution in Mexico and it has leading franchises in South America and the Sunbelt Region of the United States. Its diversified business is biased to high-growth markets and it relies on technology as a key sustainable competitive advantage. Corporate responsibility is at the core of its business model. BBVA fosters financial education and inclusion, and supports scientific research and culture. It operates with the highest integrity, a long-term vision and applies the best practices. The Group is present in the main sustainability indexes.

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