The Association
The Portuguese Banking Association (APB) represents the banking sector in Portugal, by promoting the development, trust and integrity of the financial system. Learn more about our work in building a stronger and more transparent financial sector, supporting families and businesses, and promoting the country's economic and social development.

The Association

Who We Are

What We Do

Members
Topics
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.

Topics

Sustainability

Consumer Protection

Digitalisation and Payments

Cibersecurity

Digital Euro

Tax

Financial Markets

Prevention of Money Laundering

Data Protection

Supervision and Regulation

Position Papers
Banking Customer
Find out essential information about the banking services available, and also about preventing and managing defaults, support measures, online security and business-specific solutions.

Banking Customer

Banking Services

Arrears Prevention and Management

Support Measures

Online Security

Corporate
Financial Education
Learn about initiatives to promote financial literacy, with programmes for different audiences such as students, seniors, the general public and journalists, including innovative projects such as the European Money Quiz and the Saber de Contas portal.

Financial Education

The Project

Saber de Contas Website

European Money Quiz

No Banco da Minha Escola

Digital Literacy Program

Training for Journalists

Other Initiatives
Publications
Detailed data and analysis on the banking sector in Portugal, especially on APB members, providing a complete and up-to-date view of their activity and performance.

Publications

The Sector in Figures

Banking Sector Indicators

Banking Sector at a Glance

Banking Sector Overview

Analysis of Banking Activity

Statistical Bulletin

Statistics

Human Resources and Branches
Media
Our Media area provides press releases, presentations, news and relevant events about APB’s activities. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and our media presence.

Media

Press Releases

Presentations

Events

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Press Releases

Here you can access our press releases, with updates and information on the APB’s activity and initiatives.

5^th Apr, 2023

Digital Financial Literacy in Portugal: relevance, evidence and provision

Financial digitalisation - further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic - has given greater opportunities to individuals to access financial products and services and plan their financial future.

30^th Mar, 2023

Sobreira Secondary School is the big winner of the 6th edition of the European Money Quiz

Francisco Ferreira Silva and José Miguel Silva, from Sobreira School, in Paredes, district of Porto, were the national winners of the financial literacy competition - European Money Quiz - which in Portugal is promoted by the Portuguese Banking Association (APB).

27^th Jan, 2023

The EU banking regulatory framework and its impacts on banks and the economy

The European Banking Federation (EBF) and Oliver Wyman today launched a study exploring the EU banking regulatory and supervisory framework and its impact on banks and the economy. The reference study concludes that a review of current capital requirements and supervisory processes could provide capacity for around EUR 4 trillion additional bank lending to finance the green and digital transitions and strengthen the competitiveness of the EU economy.

5^th Jan, 2023

Banking in Europe: Facts & Figures 2022

The European Banking Federation (EBF) has published Facts & Figures 2022, its annual update on the banking sector in Europe. Building on 2021 data from the European Central Bank (ECB), the statistical publication provides users with a unique perspective on the structure, performance, lending, and deposit trends in European banking alongside a country-by-country overview.