News | 17 September 2026
Closer to clients, closer to markets: BBVA CIB’s annual gathering in France
More than 300 participants representing over 150 French institutions gathered in Paris for BBVA CIB’s annual Global Markets event, an established date in the autumn calendar that brings the bank closer to its clients to exchange views on the trends and perspectives shaping international markets.
On 9 September, BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking welcomed clients to its annual Global Markets gathering in Paris, continuing a tradition that has grown and consolidated over the years as an important meeting point for BBVA and its clients in France, reflecting both the scale and diversity of BBVA CIB’s relationships in the country.
Held at the historic Maison de l’Amérique Latine, in the heart of Paris, the setting provided a particularly fitting backdrop for the occasion. A longstanding bridge between France and Latin America, the venue also resonates with BBVA’s own international footprint and deep roots in markets that are central to the Group. It offered an ideal setting to bring together clients, experts and BBVA professionals for an evening focused on dialogue, market insights and long-term relationships.
At the heart of the event was a simple principle: staying close to clients means creating opportunities not only to discuss their immediate needs, but also to exchange perspectives on the broader forces that are shaping their businesses and investment decisions.
In an international environment characterized by rapidly evolving economic, geopolitical and market dynamics, these conversations are increasingly valuable. BBVA CIB’s annual gathering in Paris provides a space to step beyond day-to-day transactions and share perspectives on the macroeconomic outlook, financial markets and the opportunities and challenges ahead.
This commitment to proximity and dialogue is particularly relevant in France, a strategic market for BBVA CIB in Europe, where the bank continues to develop long-term relationships with institutional and corporate clients by combining local expertise with the capabilities of its international network.
2026 marks a significant milestone for Global Markets, especially in France, with the growth of our Paris team, the expansion of our platform offering, and France new headquarter, demonstrating BBVA France's strong ambition and focus to serve our clients ever better.
The evening opened with welcoming remarks and highlighting the importance of continuing to strengthen BBVA CIB’s relationships in the French market.
His remarks were followed by a presentation from Pablo Zaragoza, Head of Macro & Sovereign Bonds Europe at BBVA Global Markets Strategy, who shared his perspective on the international macroeconomic and financial landscape and some of the key themes expected to influence markets over the coming months.
The session concluded with Nathalie Rouault, Head of Investment Solutions Sales and Coordination Global Markets at BBVA, who provided the closing remarks and a recap of the main themes discussed during the evening, bringing the conversation back to the challenges and opportunities clients are navigating in the current markets environment.
The presentations were complemented by the opportunity for clients and BBVA teams to continue exchanging views informally, an important part of an event designed around conversation and personal relationships.
Over the years, the Paris Global Markets gathering has become a recurring fixture for BBVA CIB and its clients. Its continued growth is also a reflection of something that remains fundamental to the bank’s approach: building relationships over time.
Beyond sharing market perspectives, the gathering creates an opportunity to listen. Understanding how clients are interpreting changes in the economic and financial environment, the challenges they are facing and the opportunities they see ahead is essential to BBVA CIB’s ambition to be a long-term partner.
And there is perhaps no better setting for that conversation than Paris in early autumn. Against the backdrop of the Maison de l’Amérique Latine, another edition of this longstanding gathering brought BBVA CIB and its clients together around what has sustained the event year after year: shared insight, meaningful conversations and the strength of long-term relationships.
On 9 September, BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking welcomed clients to its annual Global Markets gathering in Paris, continuing a tradition that has grown and consolidated over the years as an important meeting point for BBVA and its clients in France, reflecting both the scale and diversity of BBVA CIB’s relationships in the country.
Held at the historic Maison de l’Amérique Latine, in the heart of Paris, the setting provided a particularly fitting backdrop for the occasion. A longstanding bridge between France and Latin America, the venue also resonates with BBVA’s own international footprint and deep roots in markets that are central to the Group. It offered an ideal setting to bring together clients, experts and BBVA professionals for an evening focused on dialogue, market insights and long-term relationships.
Staying close to clients in a changing market environment
At the heart of the event was a simple principle: staying close to clients means creating opportunities not only to discuss their immediate needs, but also to exchange perspectives on the broader forces that are shaping their businesses and investment decisions.
In an international environment characterized by rapidly evolving economic, geopolitical and market dynamics, these conversations are increasingly valuable. BBVA CIB’s annual gathering in Paris provides a space to step beyond day-to-day transactions and share perspectives on the macroeconomic outlook, financial markets and the opportunities and challenges ahead.
This commitment to proximity and dialogue is particularly relevant in France, a strategic market for BBVA CIB in Europe, where the bank continues to develop long-term relationships with institutional and corporate clients by combining local expertise with the capabilities of its international network.
2026 marks a significant milestone for Global Markets, especially in France, with the growth of our Paris team, the expansion of our platform offering, and France new headquarter, demonstrating BBVA France's strong ambition and focus to serve our clients ever better.
Perspectives on the months ahead
The evening opened with welcoming remarks and highlighting the importance of continuing to strengthen BBVA CIB’s relationships in the French market.
His remarks were followed by a presentation from Pablo Zaragoza, Head of Macro & Sovereign Bonds Europe at BBVA Global Markets Strategy, who shared his perspective on the international macroeconomic and financial landscape and some of the key themes expected to influence markets over the coming months.
The session concluded with Nathalie Rouault, Head of Investment Solutions Sales and Coordination Global Markets at BBVA, who provided the closing remarks and a recap of the main themes discussed during the evening, bringing the conversation back to the challenges and opportunities clients are navigating in the current markets environment.
The presentations were complemented by the opportunity for clients and BBVA teams to continue exchanging views informally, an important part of an event designed around conversation and personal relationships.
An established date for BBVA CIB and its clients in France
Over the years, the Paris Global Markets gathering has become a recurring fixture for BBVA CIB and its clients. Its continued growth is also a reflection of something that remains fundamental to the bank’s approach: building relationships over time.
Beyond sharing market perspectives, the gathering creates an opportunity to listen. Understanding how clients are interpreting changes in the economic and financial environment, the challenges they are facing and the opportunities they see ahead is essential to BBVA CIB’s ambition to be a long-term partner.
And there is perhaps no better setting for that conversation than Paris in early autumn. Against the backdrop of the Maison de l’Amérique Latine, another edition of this longstanding gathering brought BBVA CIB and its clients together around what has sustained the event year after year: shared insight, meaningful conversations and the strength of long-term relationships.