1316 GMT - Artificial-intelligence isn't a significant risk to Spanish banks, Citi analysts write. Around 65% of the Spanish population use physical bank branches, something that AI can't replicate, the analysts say. Moreover, large Spanish banks have piled significant investment into their digital capabilities, with BBVA acquiring around 66% of its customers digitally, they say. Spain's older population--and the concentration of wealth among this demographic--also helps incumbent banks as older people are less likely to use AI tools, the analysts say. AI will also allow efficiency savings for banks, they add. (josephmichael.stonor@wsj.com)
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March 24, 2026 09:16 ET (13:16 GMT)
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