BBVA Compass today announced that its customers, employees and other groups have contributed over $250,000 to the American Red Cross International Relief Fund in an effort to support those affected by the January earthquake in Haiti . The total includes a $100,000 matching donation that was pledged by the BBVA Compass Foundation. "We are very proud of the employees and customers within the BBVA Compass family for their generosity and willingness to help those in need following this devastating disaster," said Jose Maria Garcia Meyer , BBVA Country Manager U.S and Chairman of BBVA Compass. 
Share:  <span class="company">BBVA Compass</span> today announced that its customers, employees and other groups have contributed over $250,000 to the American Red Cross International Relief Fund in an effort to support those affected by the January earthquake in Haiti . The total includes a $100,000 matching donation that was pledged by the <span class="company">BBVA Compass</span> Foundation. "We are very proud of the employees and customers within the <span class="company">BBVA Compass</span> family for their generosity and willingness to help those in need following this devastating disaster," said Jose Maria Garcia Meyer , BBVA Country Manager U.S and Chairman of <span class="company">BBVA Compass</span>. Tweet this 

crisis Santander and BBVA traded at price to book discounts to the European bank sector of up to 40% Today they trade at premium ratings of 44% and 15%, respectively 
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The Spanish banks Santander and BBVA are facing an investor downgrade after Barclays released a negative note on both. FT Alphaville reports that this downgrade was largely because of the difficult state of the Spanish economy, but it is also a lack of loan loss provisions that is putting the banks in danger BBVA's reserves will run their course at some point in 2010, and Santander's not long behind that, sometime in 2011, according to FT Alphaville 
Share:  <span class="sent">The Spanish banks Santander and <span class="company">BBVA</span> are facing an investor downgrade after Barclays released a negative note on both. FT Alphaville reports that this downgrade was largely because of the difficult state of the Spanish economy, but it is also a lack of loan loss provisions that is putting the banks in danger</span> <span class="company">BBVA</span>'s reserves will run their course at some point in 2010, and Santander's not long behind that, sometime in 2011, according to FT Alphaville Tweet this 

The price action in BBVA and Banco Santander on Wednesday morning: The reason for the weakness appears to be a Barclays Capital downgrade. The BarCap team, led by the highly rated Tom Rayner, has cut ratings on both stocks to "underweight" arguing that their premium ratings — Santander trades at a 44 per cent premium to book value and BBVA 15 per cent — can't be justified given increasing stresses in the domestic property market and fears of Spain's fiscal situation Here's the summary: We have cut our 2010E and 2011E EPS estimates by 5% and 12% for BBVA and by 4% and 9% for Santander, largely reflecting higher impairment charges as generic reserves run out and specific impairments increase 
Share:  <span class="sent">The price action in <span class="company">BBVA</span> and Banco Santander on Wednesday morning: The reason for the weakness appears to be a Barclays Capital downgrade. </span> The BarCap team, led by the highly rated Tom Rayner, has cut ratings on both stocks to "underweight" arguing that their premium ratings — Santander trades at a 44 per cent premium to book value and <span class="company">BBVA</span> 15 per cent — can't be justified given increasing stresses in the domestic property market and fears of Spain's fiscal situation Here's the summary: We have cut our 2010E and 2011E EPS estimates by 5% and 12% for <span class="company">BBVA</span> and by 4% and 9% for Santander, largely reflecting higher impairment charges as generic reserves run out and specific impairments increase Tweet this 

BBVA Compass today announced that it has successfully completed the conversion and rebranding of former Guaranty branches in California and Texas to BBVA Compass, bringing a broader array of products and services, added convenience and the strength and stability of the BBVA Group, a highly recognized and leading global financial services company Following the close of business on , 144 former Guaranty branches had signage replaced and were seamlessly converted to BBVA Compass' operating systems and product platform (Photo:  http://wwwnewscomcom/cgi 
Share:  <span class="sent"><span class="company">BBVA Compass</span> today announced that it has successfully completed the conversion and rebranding of former Guaranty branches in California and Texas to <span class="company">BBVA Compass</span>, bringing a broader array of products and services, added convenience and the strength and stability of the BBVA Group, a highly recognized and leading global financial services company</span> Following the close of business on , 144 former Guaranty branches had signage replaced and were seamlessly converted to <span class="company">BBVA Compass</span>' operating systems and product platform (Photo:  http://wwwnewscomcom/cgi Tweet this 

BBVA Compass is building on its successful affinity program by offering Cougar Banking ® to the students, alumni, and fans of the University of Houston giving them an opportunity to show their support year round As of , new and current Build to Order Free Checking ® account customers , both individuals and small businesses , now have customization choices to brand their check card and checks with their favorite university image through the affinity banking program "Affinity programs such as Cougar Banking provide a way for students, fans and alumni to display their support for collegiate programs every day," said Shelaghmichael Brown , BBVA Compass senior executive vice president and head of retail banking 
Share:  <span class="sent"><span class="company">BBVA Compass</span> is building on its successful affinity program by offering Cougar Banking ® to the students, alumni, and fans of the University of Houston giving them an opportunity to show their support year round</span> As of , new and current Build to Order Free Checking ® account customers , both individuals and small businesses , now have customization choices to brand their check card and checks with their favorite university image through the affinity banking program "Affinity programs such as Cougar Banking provide a way for students, fans and alumni to display their support for collegiate programs every day," said Shelaghmichael Brown , <span class="company">BBVA Compass</span> senior executive vice president and head of retail banking Tweet this 

Santander, BBVA and Credit Suisse stand out as the best capitalized banks with surplus capital, analysts at JP Morgan said this week (Reuters) 
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BBVA Barely Profitable in 4Q Print Note Reprints Comment Recommend ( ) by Erin Davis 01 28 10 2:30PM E mail Note 
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BBVA just announced a 94% drop in profits, according to Bloomberg Credit losses were the culprit: The bank took 105 billion in charges as it adjusted the value of its US business 
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BBVA Compass today announced that it has appointed former US Ambassador to Mexico Antonio Garza and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of International Bankers Lawrence R Uhlick to the board of directors of Compass Bank effective immediately Garza and Uhlick will also serve as directors of the US Holding companies of BBVA "With a wealth of experience in diplomacy, banking and regulatory policy, our new directors are exceptionally qualified for the positions to which they've been appointed," said Jose Maria Garcia Meyer , BBVA Country Manager US and Chairman of BBVA Compass 
Share:  <span class="sent"><span class="company">BBVA Compass</span> today announced that it has appointed former US Ambassador to Mexico Antonio Garza and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of International Bankers Lawrence R Uhlick to the board of directors of Compass Bank effective immediately</span> Garza and Uhlick will also serve as directors of the US Holding companies of BBVA "With a wealth of experience in diplomacy, banking and regulatory policy, our new directors are exceptionally qualified for the positions to which they've been appointed," said Jose Maria Garcia Meyer , BBVA Country Manager US and Chairman of <span class="company">BBVA Compass</span> Tweet this