HOUSTON, Nov. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Last month, BBVA
Compass showcased its digital prowess on BBVA Group's global news
platform, bbva.com, with headline stories about BBVA Open Talent,
its 2017 online banking award from Javelin Strategy & Research,
and Tuyyo, BBVA's new money transfer mobile app. The bank also
published articles that highlighted it as an engine of opportunity
for its employees and the communities throughout its footprint. The
bank wrapped up its month of stories on Oct.
27, releasing its third quarter earnings.
A recap of stories published by BBVA Compass in October is
below.
Digital Spotlight
BBVA launches Tuyyo, a global
money transfer service
In its initial phase, Tuyyo, a new
money transfer mobile app powered by BBVA, minimizes the cost for
U.S. senders and enables them to quickly forward funds to
Mexico.
How to send money
abroad
There are multiple ways to forward funds
internationally, however factors such as affordability, timeliness,
convenience and security may all play a role. Bank-backed apps,
such as Tuyyo by BBVA, are beginning to board the peer-to-peer
money transfer train.
Getting the most bang for your
buck with remittances
A look at the various variables that
impact the final cost of a remittance to the sender, highlighting
the money transfer app, Tuyyo, for its flat fee for Mexico-bound transfers.
Creating opportunities for
fintech startups
BBVA continues to create opportunities for
entrepreneurs and fintech startups from around the world to
showcase their innovation, most recently with its 2017 BBVA Open
Talent Global Trends competition.
BBVA Compass Named 2017 Online
Banking Leader in the Financial Fitness category by Javelin
Strategy & Research
Adding to its series of awards from
Javelin Strategy & Research, BBVA Compass was recognized by the
independent research firm for providing a notable online banking
experience that guides customers through their financial
journey.
Depositing your checks on your
mobile banking app with ease
BBVA Compass shares four tips
on how consumers can streamline their mobile deposit
experience.
Community Spotlight
BBVA Compass becomes largest
investor in loan fund for small businesses in Appalachian
Alabama
BBVA Compass closed a $5
million equity investment in Pathway Lending, becoming the
largest investor in Alabama's
effort to build up small businesses in the state's Appalachian
region.
BBVA Compass brand ambassador
Sandra Lee turns west to share her business insights
BBVA
Compass brand ambassador Sandra Lee
led forums in the bank's western footprint and shared insight with
small business owners in California and Arizona, emphasizing that small businesses are
important to America's economy and communities.
Small business profile: PitaPal
contributes to Houston's East End revitalization
BBVA
Compass creates opportunities for small businesses across its
footprint that are giving back to their communities, including its
client, PitaPal, which is contributing to the revitalization of
Houston's East End.
BBVA Compass, Dynamo marshaled
all resources in month-long campaign to lift up Houston
BBVA
Compass and the Houston Dynamo wrapped up their joint campaign to
raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts with a series of
community events that ended when the Dynamo took the pitch at BBVA
Compass Stadium for the Ninth Annual BBVA Compass Dynamo Charities
Cup.
Employee Spotlight
Meet, Julieta
Falcon
BBVA Compass Underserved and Multicultural Segment
Manager Julieta Falcon creates
opportunities for the unbanked and underbanked populations to
obtain the financial tools to have a bright future.
To learn more about BBVA Compass, visit: www.bbvacompass.com
For more news visit: www.bbva.com and
newsroom.bbvacompass.com
About BBVA Group
BBVA (NYSE: BBVA) is a customer-centric global financial services
group founded in 1857. The Group has a strong leadership position
in the Spanish market, is the largest financial institution in
Mexico, and has leading franchises
in South America and the Sunbelt
Region of the United States; it is
also the leading shareholder in Garanti, Turkey's biggest bank for market
capitalization. Its diversified business is focused on high-growth
markets and it relies on technology as a key sustainable
competitive advantage. Corporate responsibility is at the core of
its business model. BBVA fosters financial education and inclusion,
and supports scientific research and culture. It operates with the
highest integrity, a long-term vision and applies the best
practices. More information about BBVA Group can be found at
bbva.com.
About BBVA Compass
BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates
649 branches, including 336 in Texas, 89 in Alabama, 63 in Arizona, 61 in California, 45 in Florida, 37 in Colorado and 18 in New Mexico. BBVA Compass ranks among the top
25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and
ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (5th). BBVA Compass has been
recognized as one of the leading small business lenders by the
Small Business Administration (SBA) and ranked 5th nationally in
the total number of SBA loans originated in fiscal year 2016.
Additional information about BBVA Compass can be found at
www.bbvacompass.com. For more BBVA Compass news, follow
@BBVACompassNews on Twitter or visit
newsroom.bbvacompass.com.
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