In 2024, the banking sector strengthened its profitability and improved asset quality while liquidity remained robust and capital reached historically high levels.
The Portuguese Banking Association (APB) marks World Investor Week by hosting a Banking Open Day, featuring two financial literacy initiatives aimed at around 150 young people: a session on online security and a visit to the "AI Innovation Garden" exhibition in Lisbon.
This year, the Portuguese Banking Association (APB) celebrates 40 years of activity. Over these four decades, the sector has faced numerous challenges, affirming its indispensable and irreplaceable role in society.
Alongside the milestone of IFB's 45th anniversary, this issue offers readers relevant insights on instant payments and the digital euro, the Portuguese banking sector and sustainability issues, artificial intelligence in banking, as well as the risks of fraud and...
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...
The Portuguese Banking Association (APB) marked World Investor Week by hosting a Banking Open Day, featuring two financial literacy initiatives for young people: a session on online security and a visit to the “AI Innovation...
About 4,000 students from grades 7 through 12 participated in 189 financial literacy sessions conducted under the initiative “No Banco da Minha Escola,” organized by the Portuguese...
The Portuguese Banking Association (APB) participated for the 7th time in the final of the largest European financial literacy competition, held on April 19 in Brussels.
The Portuguese Banking Association (APB) held a General Assembly today, bringing together its members to approve the 2023 Annual Report and Accounts and to elect the Governing Bodies for the next three-year term (2024-2026).
Enzo Guimarães and Luís Miranda, from Escola Básica de Arões Santa Cristina, part of the Fafe School Cluster in the Braga district, were the national winners of the financial literacy competition –...
Today marks the start of another edition of European Money Week! On this occasion, the APB is organizing the National Final of the largest financial literacy game, involving over 60 schools and 100 finalists from across the country competing...
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.