Multinational bank BBVA has 71 million customers worldwide in over 25 countries, though its business is heavily focused on its native Spain, Mexico, Turkey and South America. Founded in 1857 and growing largely through acquisitions, it operates primarily in retail banking, as well as asset management and wholesale and investment banking, but also has a smaller insurance division. BBVA is headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, and has 121,000 employees.
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