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Group Profile

The BBVA Mexico Group is a controlling company authorized to establish and operate as a subsidiary financial group of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, a leading Spanish bank in Europe.

The BBVA Mexico Group consists of different financial institutions, through which it provides a wide variety of banking products and services, stock market brokerage, insurance, investment fund management, as well as other financial services.



Our Aspiration


Building stronger customer relationships...

  • Helping our customers to take the best financial decisions, providing relevant advice.
  • Providing the best solutions which build trust: they are clear, simple, transparent and fair.
  • Through an easy and convenient experience: autonomously (DIY), through digital channels or human interaction.


Redefining our value proposition focused on our customers' real needs.



Our purpose


"To bring the age of opportunity to everyone".



Our Values


The Institution's values are reflected in the day-to-day life of all BBVA Mexico Group employees, influencing all its decisions.

Customer comes first
  • We are empathetic
  • We have integrity
  • We solve their needs
We think big
  • We are ambitious
  • We break the mold
  • We amaze our clients
We are one team
  • I am committed
  • I trust others
  • I am BBVA

Strategic Priorities


Starting with the constant transformation of the BBVA Mexico Group to adapt to the major trends of the financial industry (such as the competitive environment, customer behavior and expectations, the pursuit of sustainability and data protection) it has developed three new blocks and six strategic priorities:


What defines us
  • Improving our clients’ financial health
  • Helping our clients transition towards a sustainable future
Levers for outstanding performance
  • Reaching more clients
  • Operational excellence
Catalysts for achieving our goals
  • The best and most engaged team
  • Data and technology


Strategic pillars of Responsible Banking at the BBVA Group


The BBVA Mexico Group's Responsible Banking model applies to all business and support areas at the Institution, with the aim of seeking profitability that adjusts to our principles, strict compliance with the law, good practices and the creation of long-term value for all stakeholders. The model has four strategic pillars:


  1. Balanced relations with its customers, based on transparency, clarity and responsibility.
  1. Sustainable finance to combat climate change, respect human rights and achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  1. Responsible practices with employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.
  1. Community outreach to promote social change and create opportunities for all.

Business Model



BBVA Mexico is a world-class group offering a wide range of services ranging from simple loans to international structured products.



Group BBVA Mexico’s main subsidiary is the bank (BBVA Mexico), a multiple banking institution serving customers in a distinct manner through specialized products and services. The Bank is aware that much of its success as a financial institution is a product of customer satisfaction. That is why it is constantly changing in order to be able to offer the best banking services in Mexico and maintain a long-term relationship with customers.

The business model is based on serving each customer segment in a special and customized way, through networks of specialized executives that allow us to offer a high quality service.

The model is also based on an efficient distribution network with an extensive coverage, which is key for providing easy and secure access to financial services. Lastly, it is a business model that is firmly committed to major investments in technology and in transformation and innovation projects.

Group BBVA Mexico’s business models allows it to create opportunities and consolidate its leadership in Mexico.



This model has underpinned the recurrent nature of BBVA Mexico's earnings and its strength through outstanding performance characterized by a clear philosophy of risk control with the aim of maintaining long-term profitability.

As a result, BBVA Mexico has consolidated its leadership in the country and is in an ideal position for future growth.

Business Units

BBVA Mexico is a bank in constant transformation, evolving every day to improve customer experience, the offer of traditional products and innovating through its digital offering. One of the main elements of the business model is customer segmentation, which allows the Group to provide specialized attention through each of the Business Units dedicated to the development of products and services focused on clients' needs. This, accompanied by the Support Units, which assist the businesses and all networks to generate the best experience for clients and that, in addition, aim to maintain the right recurrence in the business and integral management with synergies that allow continuous growth.

Retail Network

The Commercial Network serves all retail segments through the extensive infrastructure network. Furthermore, it works in conjunction with the Business Development area, responsible for the design of the business strategy, product development and implementation of the entire digital offering, thus complementing the product offering throughout the Network, inside and outside the branches, to enhance the added value offered to clients. In this sense, significant investments have been made to increase cross-selling opportunities while increasing the loyalty of our clients. This has been reflected in the number of customers using digital channels over the past year increasing by 41%, coming to more than 10.1 million clients by December 31, 2019.

At a cross-cutting level, the insurance business drives the product offering throughout the Network, complementing the entire circuit and allowing BBVA Mexico to remain at the forefront as the reference bank in the sector.

Government & Business Banking

This Unit, through a network of 135 branches, serves medium-sized enterprises, government entities, housing developers and distributors in the automotive sector.

BBVA Mexico offers a wide range of products tailored to meet the needs of corporate clients in terms of cash management and collection solutions. As part of segment and by using an integrated vision, the Strategy and Solutions unit is responsible for defining and designing across-cutting products and services offering.

On the Government side, this unit has specialized offices to serve the Federal Government, States and Municipalities of Mexico and all government entities.

Corporate Banking

Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) is a transversal business unit that brings together the wholesale businesses. This unit serves global customers such as institutional and large corporate investors, offering them a wide range of investment products. This unit also compasses the Global Markets division, which, together with the Stock Exchange, offers more sophisticated products to individuals and companies. For corporate and institutional clients, BBVA Mexico offers, among others: loan products and services, mergers and acquisitions, market transactions (shares and fixed income), cash management, custody, electronic banking and a wide range of investment products.

Staff Units

To ensure the positive performance of all Business Units, continuous support is received from the Support Units, which, through their advice and consultancy, maintain the proper recurrence of the business and generate the necessary synergies to drive continuous growth.

The Support Units at the Institution include:

Internal Audit
Regulation and Internal Control
Engineering
Experiencia Única [Unique Experience]
Finance
Risks
Legal, Tax, Audit and Compliance Services
Talent & Culture

Economic Impact


Analysis and Discussion of Results

Commercial Activity Evolution

+6.6%

(billion pesos and annual change %)

Source: GFBB financial statements.

MXN 1,218.088 billion in performing loans portfolio, up by 6.6% compared to 2018.

The 2019 results allowed BBVA Mexico to consolidate its position
as a market leader, with a 23%

share at year-end.



BBVA Mexico is
the bank that has seen the largest increase in its loan portfolio balance over the past twelve months, according to information published by the CNBV.

+3.9%

(billion pesos and annual change %)

* Includes bridge loans.
Source: GFBB financial statements.

+9.9%

(billion pesos and annual change %)

Source: GFBB financial statements.

The consumer and credit card loan portfolio totaled MXN 302.366 billion, up by 9.9% year-on-year.

10.9% growth in mortgage loans, to MXN 231.213 billion.



5.5% increase in traditional deposits, to MXN 1,262.023 billion.

+6.7%

(billion pesos and annual change %)

* Public time.
Source: GFBB financial statements.


6.7% growth bank deposits (demand and time deposits) at the end of 2019.



MXN 466.673 billion in assets managed in mutual funds, an increase of 16.6% year-on-year.

Earnings

+3.4%

(billion pesos and annual change %)

Source: GFBB financial statements.


3.4% increase in financial margin at the end of 2019.

+8.3%

(billion pesos and annual change %)

Source: GFBB financial statements.


MXN 57.001 billion in net income, up by
8.3% year-on-year.

Ratios (%) GFBB Market*
Return on equity (ROE) 25.0 16.2
Net Interest Margin (NIM) 5.9 5.0
Cost-to-income ratio 36.3 48.4
NPL Ratio 2.2 2.1

*Market made up of 5 Groups at December 2019 (Citibanamex, Santander, Banorte, HSBC and Scotiabank).
Source: Financial Groups Quarterly Report.

History
Leadership

BBVA Mexico
December 2019

Leader in infrastructure

14.4%
Branches
23.3%
ATMs
35.1%
POS terminals

Leader in commercial activity

% market share
Sources: CNBV, AMIB.
CNBV information: Bank with Sofom
Mutual funds: assets under management in investment companies without duplication
Information as of December 2019.

BBVA's contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

Faced with rising temperatures on our planet, the scarcity of resources, social problems and the growing quest for a sustainable future for everybody, BBVA Mexico Group has been unwavering in its commitment having joined the United Nations Global Compact since 2004.

In 2018, the BBVA Group announced its climate change and sustainable development strategy with a view to contributing to the SDGs and the Paris Agreement. This strategy focuses on the mobilization of capital aimed at curbing climate change and contributing to the specific goals of the SDGs. To mitigate and eradicate the different problems identified as part of each Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) and based on the 2019 materiality study, the BBVA Mexico Group has identified the most important SDGs for the institution along with its level of contribution to achieving these goals. The percentages shown below correspond to the contribution made by BBVA Mexico Group to the specific goals for the implementation of each SDG:

The Sustainable Development Goals were established to address the universal challenges facing humanity, to protect the environment and to overcome social and economic problems. The SDGs comprise 17 goals and 169 specific targets to be met before the end of the 2030 agenda.



To learn more, visit the official website:
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/es/objetivos-de-desarrollo-sostenible/.

60%


Responsible Banking

No poverty

  • BBVA Mexico has been recognized by the Excelsior newspaper as the bank having made the biggest contribution to financial literacy.

Quality education

  • 35,467 beneficiaries of the "Chavos que Inspiran" scholarship program in 2019.
  • In 2019, BBVA University awarded 433 scholarships for development programs, diplomas, bachelor's degrees and master's degrees.

Peace and justice strong institutions

  • Number 1 in the Corporate Integrity Index 500 (IC500).
  • 36,444 employees received training as part of the Money Laundering Prevention course.

Gender equality

  • At year-end 2019, the BBVA Mexico Group's workforce comprised a total of 38,228 employees, 53% of whom were women.
  • Blanca Cecilia Muñoz, General Risks Director at BBVA Mexico, named one of "26 Leaders" by "Mujer Ejecutiva" magazine.
  • The BBVA Mexico Group celebrated Women's Day for a second year.

Decent Work and Economic Growth

  • Named "Top of the industry" as the best employer in the financial sector in Latin America by Universum.
  • Named by Employers for Youth as a No. 1 company in the Financial Sector.
  • Increase of 11% in the number of suppliers to have undergone the approval process in comparison with 2018.
  • MXN 202 million dedicated to Training, imparted to 38,210 employees.

Reduced inequality

  • In 2019, the number of hours of human rights training increased by 147% year-on-year.
  • In collaboration with the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP), school internships were offered to students with intellectual disabilities.

Good health and well-being

  • Creation of a welfare committee and an Institutional Policy for the Prevention of Psychosocial Risks.
  • There was a 39% increase in participation in the vaccination campaign compared to the previous year.

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

  • In the 2019 edition of "The Innovators" by Global Finance magazine, the BBVA Mexico Group's virtual assistant received an honorable mention.
  • The BBVA Mexico Group is recognized, once again, by the specialist World Finance magazine in its "World Finance Banking Awards" in the categories of "Best Digital Bank in Mexico 2019" and "Best Mobile Banking Application 2019".
  • BBVA Tower is named the "Building of the Year 2019" by Edificios de Mexico.

Sustainable cities and communities

  • The "Mejora Mutualista" program benefited 10,000 families.
  • The 99 social and environmental entrepreneurs on the BBVA Momentum program received 222 hours of mentoring.
  • 19 years of being a Socially Responsible Company (SRC).

Responsible consumption and production

  • The BBVA Mexico Group increased its renewable energy consumption by 14% year-on-year.

Climate action

  • The BBVA Mexico Group has an ISO 14001-certified Environmental Policy in place.
  • More than MXN 40 billion invested in projects that uphold the Equator Principles.

Presence

No.1 as the most recommended bank by customers

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States Branches ATMs
Aguascalientes 21 173
Baja California Norte 58 419
Baja California Sur 21 137
Campeche 14 114
Chiapas 37 262
Chihuahua 61 455
Mexico City 283 2,125
Coahuila 41 380
Colima 13 81
Durango 21 146
State of Mexico 185 1,488
Guanajuato 85 520
Guerrero 35 213
Hidalgo 34 258
Jalisco 195 1,148
Michoacan 88 505
Morelos 29 192
Nayarit 23 140
Nuevo Leon 109 697
Oaxaca 26 215
Puebla 64 463
Queretaro 34 269
Quintana Roo 25 283
San Luis Potosi 34 190
Sinaloa 39 254
Sonora 53 398
Tabasco 34 235
Tamaulipas 48 349
Tlaxcala 11 88
Veracruz 83 644
Yucatan 32 199
Zacatecas 24 130

Scope: BBVA Mexico Group.
Figures at December 2019.

Stakeholders and materiality analysis


Stakeholders


To identify its stakeholders, the BBVA Mexico Group performs analyses and monitoring based on the criteria established by the AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard Guide. The Corporate Responsibility and Reputation division is responsible for generating a connection through channels of dialogue specific to each stakeholder.



Materiality


In 2017, the BBVA Mexico Group updated its methodology for the identification of relevant issues; since then, it has worked with the aim of accurately reporting the most important topics for its stakeholders.



Methodology

New methodology implemented and stakeholders identified to determine relevant topics were: employees, clients and the sector, based on public studies by recognized institutions and internal studies of the BBVA Mexico Group. The process identified 12 relevant topics.


https://www.bbva.mx/personas/negocio-responsable.html

The update of materiality followed this methodology:

  1. Validation and review of relevant topics reported in 2018.
  2. Analysis and update of internal studies used previously with the latest results.
  3. Analysis of studies focusing on the relevant topics of the sector by institutions such as the World Economic Forum, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), SAM, among others.
  4. Analysis the information compiled and integration of it within the materiality tool for updating.
  5. Update, validate and review the material topics obtained for the 2019 Annual Report.

metodologia

Liaisons with suppliers and opinion leaders to identify relevant topics from both stakeholder groups; the results were added to the tool along with the Responsible Banking strategy and the materiality developed by the BBVA Group for the BBVA Mexico Group. The 12 previously identified relevant topics were updated.


IA18 https://accionistaseinversores.bbva.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/BBVA_BANCOMER-IA2018_17042019-VF.pdf

2017

New methodology implemented and stakeholders identified to determine relevant topics were: employees, clients and the sector, based on public studies by recognized institutions and internal studies of the BBVA Mexico Group. The process identified 12 relevant topics.


https://www.bbva.mx/personas/negocio-responsable.html

2018

Liaisons with suppliers and opinion leaders to identify relevant topics from both stakeholder groups; the results were added to the tool along with the Responsible Banking strategy and the materiality developed by the BBVA Group for the BBVA Mexico Group. The 12 previously identified relevant topics were updated.


IA18 https://accionistaseinversores.bbva.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/BBVA_BANCOMER-IA2018_17042019-VF.pdf

2019

The update of materiality followed this methodology:

  1. Validation and review of relevant topics reported in 2018.
  2. Analysis and update of internal studies used previously with the latest results.
  3. Analysis of studies focusing on the relevant topics of the sector by institutions such as the World Economic Forum, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), SAM, among others.
  4. Analysis the information compiled and integration of it within the materiality tool for updating.
  5. Update, validate and review the material topics obtained for the 2019 Annual Report.

Top 15 relevant issues



BBVA 2019
relevant issues
GRI standard
content
Quality of customer care/service N/A
Corporate Governance GRI 102-18 to 102-39
Risk management GRI 102-18, 102-29 and 102-30
Communication and commercialization practices (including transparency) GRI 417
Job quality GRI 401
Social and environmentally responsible finance FS7, FS8 and FS11
Environmental footprint GRI 301, 302, 303, 305, 306 and 307
Products with good value for money N/A
Contribution to the development of local communities GRI 413
Financial solvency and management N/A
Customer security, privacy and protection GRI 418
Compliance system GRI 205
Diversity GRI 405
Talent attraction, development and retention GRI 404
Digital transformation N/A
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