ABANCA USA's General Manager Mónica Vázquez Graces Cover of Negocios Magazine, Spotlighting International Banking Growth

Mónica Vázquez, General Manager of ABANCA USA, has been featured on the cover of Negocios Magazine's latest edition, underscoring her prominent role in the growth of international banking in South Florida. Vázquez has been instrumental in leading ABANCA's U.S. expansion, reinforcing financial connections between Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Headquartered in Miami, ABANCA USA represents the U.S. operations of one of Spain and Portugal's leading financial groups. What began seven years ago as an ambitious international project has evolved into a financial institution specializing in corporate, commercial, and private banking, serving companies, investors, and families with cross-border financial needs.

Vázquez arrived in Miami tasked with launching ABANCA USA from the ground up, which included securing regulatory approvals, building a local team, and developing a differentiated banking platform in one of the world's most competitive financial markets. Today, ABANCA USA operates across the United States, with strategic expansion into key markets such as New York and Texas. In her interview with Negocios Magazine, Vázquez explained that the bank's strategy centers on supporting internationally active clients through a single institution capable of serving them across multiple markets. "Today's client is global. There are no longer exclusively local clients. They are looking for a bank that can operate internationally, and that is exactly what we have built, always with a high level of specialization and personalized service," she said.

Vázquez also highlighted ABANCA USA's active role in financing real estate developments, including hotels, office buildings, multifamily projects, retail developments, and import/export operations, contributing to Miami's growth as a leading international financial center. She emphasized the bank's commitment to digital transformation, noting that artificial intelligence already supports approximately 25% of its internal processes, enhancing the efficiency and personalization of client services. The interview also addressed the growing role of women in international banking, with Vázquez sharing her leadership journey and the increasing presence of women in senior executive positions. She spoke about her commitment to the business community as President of the Spain–U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Miami and as a board member of several financial and business organizations.

Negocios Magazine, founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco, is South Florida's only Spanish-language business magazine dedicated to entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders. Published bimonthly in print and digital formats, it is widely distributed throughout South Florida. The magazine also provides daily business news through its website, Negocios Magazine, and reaches thousands via digital platforms and social media. It is available through PressReader, a leading digital publishing platform with over 7,000 publications, and on HeyZine, allowing readers to access the complete digital edition online. Negocios Magazine is part of Acta Diurna Urbis Group Corp., a Miami-based media company that also publishes Ejecutiva Magazine, Welcome to America, Salud Florida Magazine, Hispanic Time, and Electric Cars Plus.