HOUSTON, Jan. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Published on the
bank's global news platform, bbva.com, the articles below capture
BBVA Compass' brand promise of "creating opportunities," honing in
on efforts and investments that will positively impact underserved
communities throughout the bank's footprint. The latter four
articles position BBVA Compass as an engine of opportunity for
people, highlighting the bank's commitment to helping customers
digitally and through an array of financial services.
BBVA Compass wrapped up the year with an article recapping
last year's activities — including community and
people-oriented initiatives — that underscore and reemphasize the
bank's global tagline of "creating opportunities," which debuted in
January 2017.
BBVA Compass Opportunity
Campus, the first of its kind for KIPP, makes its debut in
Houston
BBVA Compass' $1.8 million investment
in KIPP Houston's BBVA Compass
Opportunity Campus — the first KIPP campus nationwide to share its
name with a corporate investor — is the bank's largest education
investment, underscoring its commitment to creating opportunities
for underserved youth in Houston.
Workforce Development Center
part of The Salvation Army's new Center of Hope
The Salvation Army's new Center of Hope facility houses the
Workforce Development Center, a program made possible in part by a
$250,000 gift from the BBVA Compass
Foundation. Part of the Center's role is to partner with other
nonprofits in the community to provide training and education to
build a pipeline of qualified employees in Birmingham.
Project Blue Elf's impact
reaches milestone 20,000 students on its five year
anniversary
Project Blue Elf, BBVA Compass Foundation's signature holiday
initiative, wrapped up its fifth anniversary in December and
reached more than 5,500 students in 30 markets across the bank's
footprint. The campaign brought toys, cookies and smiles to kids in
32 different elementary schools, with most students coming from
low- to moderate-income backgrounds.
MOBILE Act means more access
for underserved, unbanked
Initially conceived in BBVA Compass' Legal Department, the
enactment of the MOBILE Act, which could occur early this year,
aims to improve access to mainstream financial services for people
in communities where financial institutions are limited or
inaccessible.
The important role branches
play in digital transformation
As a community pillar, BBVA Compass branches leverage the customer
experience and personal service, not only to to conduct high-value
transactions and solve problems, but also to maximize the banking
experience through customers' adoption of digital channels.
The remittance market in the
U.S. – where the money goes
Much of the remittances sent from the U.S. are forwarded funds to
Mexico. BBVA Compass featured an
article to give people insight into the magnitude of remittances
being sent across the border, while spotlighting how BBVA's
recently launched mobile app, Tuyyo, can help send funds quickly to
Mexico.
BBVA Compass – your holiday
shopping companion
As the holiday season neared, BBVA Compass highlighted services and
products that can help shoppers manage their budget and responsibly
tackle and maximize their holiday shopping experience.
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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