Growing Business
The insider’s guide to doing business in Croatia and Serbia
Two senior executives have recently swapped countries and offer expert tips for those looking to invest
11/09/2018
A cake with your loan? Bank opens pastry shop in branch
In an era of online banking, the Milan branch of Intesa Sanpaolo has opened its doors to a celebrated creator of sweet treats
05/06/2018
At the heart of Europe with Europe in our heart
As Intesa Sanpaolo affirms its plan to build the number one European bank, Francesca Passamonti, its Brussels representative, explains what eurozone growth and political changes mean for the banking sector
23/05/2018
Trump and Brexit cast a shadow over world trade
The UK’s departure from the EU and Trump’s dispute with China bring the threat of serious economic repercussions
08/05/2018
Intesa Sanpaolo eyes the number one position in Europe
With sustainability and value creation running through every aspect of the Italian bank’s business plan, Intesa Sanpaolo believes the next four years will see it cement its position as a leading European player
16/03/2018
Structured-finance deal breaks new ground
By thinking out of the box and using flexible funding strategies, the small but experienced Intesa Sanpaolo team in Hong Kong was able to deliver a profitable deal
13/02/2018
Revving up to conquer the world
Success on the track has been eclipsed by the business triumphs of former motorcycle racer Igor Akrapovič, whose company manufactures exhaust systems. Wishing to expand further, the Slovenian has enlisted the help of Intesa Sanpaolo’s subsidiary bank in his home nation
10/01/2018
Celebrating a special relationship
Antonio Fallico, chairman of Banca Intesa in Russia, tells Giulia Rhodes how the country in which he has now spent more than 40 years is full of exciting and diverse possibilities for investors
24/11/2017
Sitting pretty: Italy’s furniture industry
It’s said that good design is written into Italian DNA. Artisan traditions, innovation and global ambitions have given it a seat at the top table
15/11/2017
The Balkans: a prosperous meeting of East and West
Intesa Sanpaolo sees the potential for economic growth in the region – as long as historical conflicts do not flare up again, says Robert Galbraith
15/11/2017
The Italian bank muscling in on big deals
Intesa Sanpaolo’s Corporate and Investment Banking division is organised by key industries. It has proved to be a winning formula
16/10/2017
Opportunities beckon in the sixth global economy
As the economies of South-East Asia develop apace, opportunities for companies to participate in the region’s development are growing. Gianluca Cugno, head of Intesa Sanpaolo’s International Department – its global corporate network – explains how the bank is ready to help them
10/10/2017
Welcome to 10-second 24/7 European payments
As Intesa Sanpaolo connects to an innovative, real-time cross-border payment system, Stefano Favale, head of global transaction banking, explains how transactions remain at the heart of the bank’s business.
15/09/2017
European impact investment hits the mainstream
Eurizon believes environmental, social and governance criteria should be integral to the entire product range.
15/09/2017
Intesa Sanpaolo grows reputation in M&A
Adopting a sector-coverage model brings unprecedented rewards
03/05/2017
Better banking for individual industries Industry expertise and international presence: banking for the future
Marco Rottigni, Head of Global Corporate Department at Intesa Sanpaolo’s Corporate and Investment Banking Division, tells Giulia Rhodes how the bank’s organisation by industry sector is helping corporate clients embrace international opportunities
28/03/2017
Open for big business in Prague
Intesa Sanpaolo has beefed up its subsidiary branch in Prague with a new executive director and more experienced staff, all focused on delivering an efficient and effective service for large businesses
21/03/2017
A most successful blind date
The lack of an existing relationship between Intesa Sanpaolo and Dell didn’t stand in the way of the Italian bank clinching $1 billion-worth of the financing when Dell bid for EMC.
21/02/2017
Italy’s bond powerhouse: Intesa Sanpaolo pilots World Bank deals
$1.5bn raised cements international relationship
10/01/2017
Papering the way to a global future
Loan facilities from Intesa Sanpaolo’s internationalisation office assisted Lucca-based tissue manufacturer Celtex acquire a German firm. The move has enabled it to expand its international profile, says Robert Galbraith
13/12/2016
The height of Italian culinary perfection
Where good food is about respect for nature
17/11/2016
La Vie en Rose: inside Intesa Sanpaolo’s Paris branch
With increasing international investment, a strong focus on innovation and the headquarters of some of the world’s biggest global companies, France is special, believes Adriana Saitta, general manager of Intesa Sanpaolo’s Paris branch.
20/09/2016
Eurizon Capital unveils its new securitized investment fund
The asset management arm of Intesa Sanpaolo has launched a fund designed to stimulate the real economy and its financing through the consolidated structured credit market
08/09/2016
Dubai hub: oil, gas and beyond
Umer Sultan, head of global banking and transactions for the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, tells Giulia Rhodes how a deal with Egypt’s leading oil company is the sign of a healthy market in the area covered by the Dubai hub.
26/07/2016
Banking in Spain: Natural allies exploit common ground
Intesa Sanpaolo is a leading bank in Spain as well as Italy, with particular strength in the corporate bond market. Robert Galbraith meets Marco Pizzi, the organisation’s head in Madrid, who suggests its success is partly explained by shared Mediterranean sensibilities.
12/07/2016
Why Italy’s luxury industry is booming
Record sales and increasingly global presence: that’s how the country rules the high-end market as never before.
05/07/2016
What Catherine the Great can teach us about banking in Russia
When the St Petersburg International Economic Forum opens on 16 June it will feature a space promoting Italian business and industry, curated by AO Banca Intesa. Robert Galbraith talks to Antonio Fallico about his role as chairman of the first Italian-owned bank in Russia.
15/06/2016
Spreading the good news about social enterprise
Banca Prossima, Intesa Sanpaolo’s global non-profit bank, has signed an agreement in Chile to help develop social enterprise in the country
07/06/2016
Banking on an international future
Massimiliano Cattozzi, Intesa Sanpaolo’s head of international network, tells Giulia Rhodes how the bank’s internationalisation is helping Italy do business with the world.
24/05/2016
Sweet dreams are made of this
When an Italian firm wanted to export its food-packaging products, it turned to Intesa Sanpaolo as a partner. Robert Galbraith learns how the bank’s internationalisation department helped Alcas achieve global success
19/05/2016
Cuba: building a new economy
Stefano Stangoni, Intesa Sanpaolo’s global head of financial institutions, tells Giulia Rhodes how the bank, and the Italian economy, are ready for the possibilities of Cuban development
11/05/2016
Project finance for the oil industry is anything but crude
How Intesa Sanpaolo has made a niche area its own, becoming a true first port of call.
03/05/2016
Promoted to the first tier
Just one year after setting up its Turkish operation, Intesa Sanpaolo scored a major goal. Rhiannon Edwards hears how the $200m deal – with the country’s largest telecommunications company – has already proved a game changer for the forward-looking bank
14/04/2016
Intesa Sanpaolo Corporate and Investment Division, a growing and powerful presence on the world stage
As Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo has the opportunity to expand its business abroad. Giulia Rhodes looks at how new branches in the Middle East and Asia will add to its global footprint
12/04/2016
Transparently better for people and the planet
At Eurizon Capital, success means finding a shared way of seeing the world. Giulia Rhodes hears how Intesa Sanpaolo’s asset-management arm combines innovation and diversification of products with the challenge of sustainability
23/03/2016
A window on the world
For small and medium-sized businesses the need to expand overseas is of headline importance. Robert Galbraith learns how Intesa Sanpaolo is helping firms in Italy capitalise on the country’s strength as a brand.
18/03/2016
Finance as a force for good
Funding the construction of the Itare dam in Kenya is momentous not just in terms of the project’s high financial value. Giulia Rhodes discovers it’s a symbol of Intesa Sanpaolo’s long-standing commitment to ethical business.
11/03/2016
Liquidity is not enough
Home to organisations such as the World Bank Group, Washington DC is a hub for global infrastructure investment. Andrew Davis speaks to Intesa Sanpaolo’s Chief Representative Officer in the city, helping Italian companies secure contracts on the international stage.
09/03/2016
Reaching out to the world
Intesa Sanpaolo serves more than 8 million customers from 1,100 international branches. So it is perhaps no surprise that the head of its International Subsidiary Banks Division should be from Spain. Ignacio Jaquotot explains to Robert Galbraith how innovation is changing the way banking is done around the world.
03/03/2016
The five Cs of lending: character, collateral, cash, capital and conditions
Two years ago, Intesa Sanpaolo was barely on the global finance map. Today it has a string of deals under its belt. The latest is supporting the acquisition of Keurig Green Mountain by European private wealth fund JAB.
01/03/2016
Doing business better
Advances in global transaction banking mean that Intesa Sanpaolo clients will soon enjoy faster, safer and less stressful ways to pay, says Soppy Buckley.
18/02/2016
How Mondelez woke up and smelt the coffee
By building relationships with Kraft and then Mondelez, Intesa Sanpaolo became involved in a €7.6bn global consumer-goods deal, writes Sophy Buckley.
26/01/2016
A clever hedge gave Intesa Sanpaolo the edge
The Italian bank has outpaced competitors in the US LNG project-finance market with an innovative product, writes Sophy Buckley
18/01/2016
A very beautiful deal
Intesa Sanpaolo had a key role in Coty’s $9bn acquisition of P&G’s cosmetics and fragrance business, writes Sophy Buckley
29/12/2015
A home from home – welcome to modern banking
As Intesa Sanpaolo unveils the first of its redesigned branches, Giulia Rhodes learns that queues and desks have been replaced by homely furniture, cultural showcases and a warm welcome
18/12/2015
Private banking that fits perfectly. Intesa Sanpaolo brings Italian style to London
Stefano Ferraiolo has great ambitions for the new London branch of the Italian bank’s wealth management arm. Above all it offers patience, trust and a human touch, says Andrew Davis
05/12/2015