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Rankings & dataMay 19 2015

The top five Spanish banks

As the Spanish banks are seeking to expand with acquisitions abroad, bolstered by recovery at home, The Banker assesses the local top five banks by Tier 1 capital. 
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With the Spanish economy picking up and its banks emerging from a slump, The Banker has ranked the country’s banks by Tier 1 capital. According to the ranking, Santander, which is also a prominent player on the global scene, holds the largest amount of capital by a large margin – nearly $78bn – and, with pre-tax profits of $12.93, it is also the most profitable Spanish bank. The lender also has the highest return on capital, 16.58%, and highest return on assets, at 0.84%.

It is followed by BBVA, another Spanish lender with a global presence, which is also second in terms of profitability and returns on capital and assets.

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