Santander
Coverage of Santander in the Nexus archive.
- FirstFT: Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire ‘over’
Trump declares the US-Iran ceasefire 'over'. Additional news includes the flow of US rare earths to Asia and Santander removing its top China banker.
- Santander’s Brazil Unit Falls So Far Behind, a Buyout Is in Play
Santander Brasil units (SANB11) have fallen 21% in 2026, the worst performance among Brazil’s largest banks. Meanwhile, the Spanish parent company’s shares rose 24%, making it continental Europe’s most valuable bank. The valuation gap between the two entities is the widest since Brazil’s records began.
- Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy
Major banks are increasing financing for fossil fuel expansion and petrochemical projects, abandoning climate commitments. Reports show $508 billion in 2025 for fossil fuel development and $252 billion for petrochemical activities since 2019, enabling the industry’s shift to plastics and fertilizers.
- Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Puts Rio’s Metro Up for Sale
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala has engaged Santander to find buyers for its controlling stake in MetroRio, the company operating Rio de Janeiro's subway. The sale involves the entity that manages the Rio Metro system.
- Santander chief Ana Botín: UK bank taxes make ‘no economic sense’
Ana Botín, CEO of Santander, criticizes UK bank taxes for making 'no economic sense' and opposes the policy of imposing extra levies on the banking sector.
- Santander, JPMorgan to Back $1 Billion TGS Vaca Muerta Financing
Santander and JPMorgan are providing $1 billion in financing for TGS's Vaca Muerta project in Argentina. The funding targets oil drilling operations at the Vaca Muerta Shale oil reservoir in Loma Campana.
- Santander Employee Arrested in $85 Million Chile Crime Sting
A Santander bank employee was arrested in Chile as part of an $85 million crime sting. Chile's consumer prices likely experienced a significant monthly increase, attributed to the government's decision to let fuel costs rise.
- Webster Investors Approve $12 Billion Purchase by Santander
Webster Bank investors approved a $12 billion acquisition by Santander, marking a significant corporate transaction. The deal involves Santander purchasing Webster Financial Corporation, expanding its presence in the U.S. banking sector.
- Deutsche Bank, Santander Test World Bank’s Risk Transfer Engine
Deutsche Bank and Santander are testing the World Bank's Risk Transfer Engine, a significant development in financial risk management. The test is being conducted at a Deutsche Bank branch in Frankfurt. This initiative aims to enhance risk transfer capabilities.
- Bank bosses called to meeting with Reeves over impact of Iran war on UK economy
The UK's 'big five' banks will meet with Chancellor Rachel Reeves to discuss mitigating economic impacts from the Middle East crisis caused by US and Israel's attacks on Iran. The emergency summit reflects growing concerns over an unavoidable economic downturn.