Santander has cultivated a long, productive relationship with the family business sector, built on trust and mutual respect. It maintains strong ties with the Family Business Institute, the Alicante state Family Business Association, and numerous regional groups, along with many members who rely on Santander as a strategic financial partner.
Santander and this family business share core values and a common objective: advancing people, companies, and society as a whole.
The growing role of family-owned firms in the global economy is evident. They act as genuine engines across industries, demonstrating strong innovation, a commitment to growth, and a notable capacity for job creation and wealth generation.
It is understood that family businesses have faced difficult years, and some continue to struggle to sustain operations. Yet, even amid uncertainty, positive indicators invite optimism for the future. Family businesses are expected to play a crucial role in shaping that future through collaboration and steady, principled leadership.
Inside Santander Bank, the focus remains on serving companies from all productive sectors. The bank is dedicated to ensuring broad access to European funds and has backed this goal with a long-standing platform that provides information and personalized guidance on eligible project calls to these funds.
Even accounting for some risks, the outlook for the economy and employment remains constructive. It is essential for firms to deepen their understanding so that aid reaches the real economy quickly and supports accelerated implementation, as stakeholders hope.
Santander continues to back businesses facing challenges and those pursuing growth opportunities. The €475 million ICO financing provided last year exemplifies that support, placing Santander among the leaders in ICO lending in Spain with a substantial market share in 2022. Moreover, Santander financed the international trade activities of companies in the Valencian Community to the tune of €3,250 million last year, representing a notable year-over-year increase.
Credit strength and liquidity have improved significantly since the financial downturn, reinforcing the banking sector’s capacity to support recovery. Santander remains ready to assist companies and families in navigating the current environment as part of the path toward renewed prosperity.