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It is hard to argue against Grupo Santander and its two domestic banking operations, Santander and Banesto, as winner of the best bank in Spain award. Last year its net profit was not only the highest ever reported by a Spanish company, but more than that of its bank and savings bank competitors combined. Although much of the bank’s growth has come from foreign acquisitions, including Abbey in the UK,...