- Information for Shareholders and Investors
Santander has consolidated as one of its main strengths a powerful presence in the countries where it operates. We are also an integrated bank which manages its businesses globally and has common corporate policies to exploit synergies and competitive advantages internationally.
In accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IRFS), the Group's business areas are structured into two levels: principal (or geographic) and secondary (or by type of business).
Principal level
The principal or geographic level is divided into three large areas:
Secondary level
The secondary level, or by type of business, covers three areas and their total activity is equal to that of the three geographic areas:
The Group continues to maintain the area of Financial Management and Equity Stakes.