Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Chile S.A.

Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.bbva.cl

You might say Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Chile (BBVA Chile) is fond of cold, hard cash in South America. The retail and commercial bank is a subsidiary of Spanish banking powerhouse Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA). In addition to residential mortgages, personal loans, and credit cards, BBVA Chile offers commercial loans, working capital lines of credit, trade financing, and assistance with foreign trade operations to its corporate customers. Subsidiaries provide securities brokerage, insurance, and financial leasing; majority-owned Forum provides automotive financing services. BBVA owns 68% of BBVA Chile.

Officers:
Chairman: José Said Saffie
General Manager: C Ignacio Lacasta
Manager Communications, Corporate Responsibility, and Reputation: Renzo C. Poggione

Competitors:
Banco de Chile
Banco Santander Chile
Quiñenco