La Internacionalización de la banca española.

The last two decades have witnessed the consolidation of the Spanish banking sector as one of the most competitive in the world. The largest commercial banks-especially Santander-and the savings banks have climbed positions on the international rankings both in terms of size and profitability. Moreover, they have entered numerous markets in Europe and the Americas based on their organizational, technological, and marketing skills. The great challenges for the future are to establish a presence in the Middle East and Asia, and to pursue growth opportunities in other segments such as investment banking. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]