Press Releases

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 corruption and their prevention—topics that lie at the core of the banking sector's agenda.

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 nationwide, expected to engage around 8,000 students.

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 the past four decades.

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 Garden” exhibition in Lisbon.

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 Banking Association (APB) during the last academic year.

The May edition of inforBanca is now available. This issue covers diverse topics, including governance, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and taxation, offering valuable insights into the financial sector’s operations and future trends.