摘要：The last two decades have witnessed the consolidation ofthe Spanish banking sector as one ofthe most competitive in the world. The largest commercial banks-especially Santander-and the savings banks have climbed positions on the international rankings both in terms ofsize and profitability. Moreover, they have entered numerous markets in Europe and the Americas based on their organizational, technological, and marketing skills. The great challenges for the future are to establish a presence in the Middle East and Asia, and to pursue growth opportunities in other segments such as investment banking
其他摘要：The last two decades have witnessed the consolidation ofthe Spanish banking sector as one ofthe mostcompetitive in the world. The largest commercial banks-especially Santander-and the savings banks haveclimbed positions on the international rankings both in terms ofsize and profitability. Moreover, they haveentered numerous markets in Europe and the Americas based on their organizational, technological, andmarketing skills. The great challenges for the future are to establish a presence in the Middle East and Asia, and to pursue growth opportunities in other segments such as investment banking
