Salvatore Bertolino

✅ The rating agency Standard & Poors Ratings Services ("S&P") has upgraded UniCredit SpA's Issuer Credit Rating ("ICR") and Senior Preferred rating by one notch to 'A-' and assigned a Stable outlook. 🗞️ https://lnkd.in/da4KxE-T ⏩ This is the second upgrade by S&P this year and the rating has now been improved to one notch above the Italian sovereign. 🔍 In S&P's view, UniCredit has strengthened its business and financial profile and its buffer of bail-inable subordinated debt, leading to an 'A' "underlying" rating capped at 'A-', one notch above the sovereign. The bank benefits from a strong geographically diversified franchise, robust profitability, sound asset quality and ample liquidity. 📌 #UniCredit #Financial #Ratings #UniCreditUnlocked

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We are excited to announce Santander Corporate & Investment Banking and SACE, the insurance and financial group controlled by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, signed the first global Framework Agreement for supporting the export growth of Italian companies. With the Framework Agreement, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking and SACE establish a partnership to streamline financial transactions. This will help businesses access new markets and seize the opportunities offered by the evolving global economic landscape, reinforcing the competitiveness of Italian exporters worldwide. Congratulations to our teams and SACE for this milestone!  

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💡 Mediobanca is closing in on its €6.3B takeover of Banca Generali. Post-deal entity expected to manage €210 billion AUM (!) Regulatory clearance is expected by 18 August, just days before the 21 August shareholder vote. That’s a head start over rival Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, whose competing bid expires on 8 September. The deal would reinforce Mediobanca’s position in Italy’s €1.2T wealth management sector. It is projected to deliver €700 million in annual cost savings, with Mediobanca targeting 20%+ Return on Tangible Equity (ROTE). 🔴⚪ And in #Monaco? 🇲🇨 As the parent of CMB Monaco, Mediobanca’s expansion could mean new cross-border opportunities, broader deal flow, and enhanced UHNW client solutions right here in the Principality. To be continued... Source: https://lnkd.in/dJ9xn9v9 #WealthManagement #Banking #MonacoFinance #MergersAndAcquisitions #Finance

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“Intesa Sanpaolo continues to strengthen its unique position among Europe’s leading banks — delivering a return on equity (ROE) of 20% and one of the highest shareholder returns in the sector, while advancing a wide-reaching programme to reduce inequality”, said Carlo Messina, CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo, as the banking group published its first-half 2025 earnings. Read the full statement by Carlo Messina, CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo: https://ow.ly/UkZ430sOusu

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“Intesa Sanpaolo continues to strengthen its unique position among Europe’s leading banks — delivering a return on equity (ROE) of 20% and one of the highest shareholder returns in the sector, while advancing a wide-reaching programme to reduce inequality”, said Carlo Messina, CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo, as the banking group published its first-half 2025 earnings. Read the full statement by Carlo Messina, CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo: https://ow.ly/wRAl30sOtRI

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How are the rules of international trade changing in 2025? 🌍 Between rising tariffs, geopolitical instability, and new trade routes, Italian exports face complex challenges but also new opportunities. Diversification, innovation, and resilience are key for approaching the second half of the year with a strategic mindset. 📊 Inbiz Magazine analyzes global trends and useful strategies to help companies successfully tackle the evolving export landscape. 👉 Read the article: https://ow.ly/MlaK30sP8Km #IntesaSanpaolo #InbizMagazine #export

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👉 Albania and SEPA: a step forward in European payment integration Albania’s entry into SEPA marks major progress in modernising payments and deepening EU alignment. We spoke with Gent Sejko, Governor of the Bank of Albania Banka e Shqipërisë, about what this means for consumers, businesses, and economy. 📖 Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eDA5XGD8

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Italian fintech platform Tot has raised €7 million in a pre-Series A round led by CDP Venture Capital SGR, with backing from Azimut Group, The Techshop SGR, X-Equity Venture Club, ClubDeal Digital, and early supporter Banca Sella. Additional investors include a Chapeau Media–backed group of entrepreneurs and executives, along with angels Paolo Galvani(Moneyfarm) and Gianluca Cocco (Qomodo). Read full article link in the commment 👇 Doris Messina | Bruno Reggiani | Valentina Giacin #tot #ItalianfintechStartup #funding #eustartups #investment

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