BBVA Integrates Altura Markets to Accelerate the Markets Services Business GrowthBBVA has reached an agreement with Société Générale (SG) to integrate Altura Markets into the BBVA Group by acquiring the 50 percent stake currently owned by the French bank, becoming the company's sole shareholder. Since its establishment as a partnership between BBVA and Société Générale, Altura Markets has become the leading broker for listed futures and options in Spain and Portugal. Through this transaction, BBVA will integrate Altura Markets into the Group, strengthening its growth strategy in the Markets Services business and consolidating a comprehensive execution and clearing platform for institutional clients. Antonio Ordás, Head of Global Markets at BBVA, said: "Our clients increasingly demand integrated, efficient and global solutions. Hatem Mustapha, Head of Global Markets at Société Générale, said: “As a global leader in Prime Services and Clearing, we remain committed to deliver efficient, safe and reliable services to BBVA and Altura Markets through this renewed partnership".