Santander: Sáenz plots a course through the uncertainty

Santander has been one of the winners of the credit crunch. Its chief executive, Alfredo Sáenz, believes the bank’s success has been due to sticking to a model that was appropriate through the cycle. Euromoney asks him how the bank is adapting to pressures from the market and the regulators.

Alfredo Sáenz, Santander

“Our job is to continue creating value for our shareholders over the long term and to manage our bank as well as we possibly can. This should be our main contribution to the financial system’s strength”

Alfredo Sáenz, Santander

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Is regulatory risk the biggest issue facing your bank today?
Alfredo Sáenz, Santander

Regulatory risk has certainly grown in importance since the onset of the financial crisis. Some of the proposed reforms could create unnecessary constraints in the industry without the benefit of preventing future crises.

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