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The Importance of a Bank's Reputation

Joaquín Maudos, Professor at the University of Valencia and Deputy Director at the Valencian Institute of Economic Research (IVIE), examinines the relationship between the bank and the consumer, in an article published by the national economic newspaper EXPANSION. He reveals the worrying fact that no bank sits among the 50 companies in Spain with the best reputation. "The bank in general is already demonized, which makes it an easy target to exploit for electoral purposes," he continues.

The author calls for a joint effort by firms, supervisors, the media and the education system to improve the image the bank in the public eye.

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José Antonio R. Piedrabuena -- Eggs as a key element in our diet

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Managing the coronavirus crisis from a family business perspective

In the face of this serious crisis, I wanted to turn to the top leaders of long-established and successful family businesses. Their lessons are particularly timely now. For days now we have been severely hit by the pandemic of the now sadly famous Covid-2019 coronavirus. My sympathy for the victims and the sick as well as my enormous...

José Antonio R. Piedrabuena -- Interview with Dr Guijarro, scientist and research professor at the University of Florida

Dr Piedrabuena interviews Dr María Guijarro, scientist and research professor in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Florida, in podcast format, about cancer, the importance of biology, the lack of investment in research and the relevant role of Spain in the fight against...

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