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MAPFRE boosts development of its financial business with new appointments

Jun 5, 2025

Redacción Mapfre

MAPFRE continues to reinforce the development of its financial business with new appointments. Eduardo Ripollés, currently Institutional Business Development Manager at MAPFRE AM, has been appointed Head of Business at MAPFRE Investment.

MAPFRE AM has also appointed Antonio Sanz as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With more than two decades of experience in the financial sector, Antonio led the UBS group's operations in Spain, managing key teams and projects across regulatory compliance and operational transformation. He combines strategic vision with a strong focus on efficiency and technological innovation. Antonio has a degree in Economics, an Executive MBA, and also completed a Master's degree in Big Data and Business Analytics.

Market has already adjusted expectations but remains questions about the war

Market, particularly the stock exchanges, initially reacted with declines at the start of the conflict between the United States and Iran, because investors are experiencing fear and uncertainty. After reaching a new equilibrium, future developments will depend on whether the conflict is prolonged or spreads geographically, according to Alberto Matellán, CEO of La Financière Responsable.

Iran War Sends Markets Off Course

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What to Do When a Geopolitical Conflict Triggers Market Volatility

The recent crisis in the Middle East has brought back the familiar mix of nerves and uncertainty that typically accompanies conflicts of this kind: major indices have fallen, commodity prices—especially energy—have risen, and investors have rushed into safe-haven assets.