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The transcript covers an interview with Jose Garcia Cantera, CFO of Santander, discussing the bank's financial results, political risks in Mexico and Brazil, Spain's economic recovery, the Banco Popular acquisition, the end of quantitative easing, and the impact of Brexit on UK business. The discussion highlights Santander's strategies and preparedness in dealing with political and economic changes across different regions.

What was the main driver behind Santander's financial performance improvement?

• Increased investments in Europe

• Growth in Latin American activities

• Expansion in Asian markets

• Reduction in operational costs

How does Santander view the political risks associated with elections in Mexico?

• As irrelevant to their business

• As an opportunity for expansion

• As a minor concern due to strong institutions

• As a major threat to their operations

What has been a significant factor in Spain's economic recovery according to Santander?

• Increased foreign investments

• Improvement in competitiveness and domestic consumption

• Government subsidies

• Tourism growth

What challenge did Santander face after acquiring Banco Popular?

• Legal issues and litigation

• Decline in customer satisfaction

• Integration of technology systems

• Loss of market share

What is Santander's perspective on the end of quantitative easing by the ECB?

• It will have no impact on the markets

• It is a well-anticipated event with adequate preparations

• It will cause major market disruptions

• It will lead to a decrease in interest rates

How has the UK economy performed in light of Brexit according to Santander?

• It has remained resilient

• It has become unstable

• It has experienced rapid growth

• It has shown significant decline

What approach has Santander taken towards consumer lending in the UK post-Brexit?

• Unchanged strategy

• Aggressive expansion

• Cautious and conservative

• Complete withdrawal