Houston is one of the fastest-growing economies in the U.S. and a strategic location for BBVA’s Corporate & Investment Banking expansion. Located in Texas, the 8th largest economy in the world and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, the city offers a strong platform for growth. With a team of CIB industry-focused bankers in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, construction, retailers and technology, BBVA in Houston serves both U.S. global corporations and U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies, leveraging its global footprint.
Texas leads U.S. exports, and Houston is the #1 metro exporter in the country—underscoring its importance as a gateway for international trade. With Mexico as America’s top trading partner and BBVA as the leading bank in Mexico, the bank’s Houston Agency has supported cross-border business for over 20 years. This capability has now been reinforced with a dedicated team focused on helping U.S. companies expand into Mexico and seize the growing momentum around nearshoring and integrated North American supply chains.
The city is also a growing destination for Mexican High Net Worth Individuals, making it a natural expansion point for BBVA Global Wealth Advisors, which now offers investment advisory services in Houston for U.S. and non-U.S. clients, primarily from BBVA Mexico (in March, 2024, BBVA announced the opening of its investment advisory office in Miami to serve high net worth Latin American clients).
“Houston brings together a unique combination of economic strength, energy leadership, and international connectivity,” said Alvaro Aguilar, Head of Strategic Projects USA. “Our expanded presence here positions BBVA to serve clients with a powerful mix of Sustainability, Corporate and Investment Banking, Global Wealth Management, and cross-border capabilities.”