Intesa Sanpaolo - "Bank of the Year in Western Europe"

Intesa Sanpaolo is the first Italian bank recongnized as Western Europe's best bank

Intesa Sanpaolo has been awarded as "Bank of the Year in Western Europe" and "Bank of the Year in Italy" by The Banker, the specialist publication of the Financial Times Group.

The award marks the first time that an Italian bank has recieved the recognition as "Bank of the Year in Western Europe".

The Banker Awards are assigned annually by The Banker, the magazine published from London aince 1926, with a woldwide readership of about 90,000 banking and finance professionals.

In its selection, The Banker's panel of international judges considered Intesa Sanpaolo's strong financial performance and the successful merger with UBI Banca that has created an Italian banking champion able to successfully compete at the European level. The panel gave particular importance to the vital role Intesa Sanpaolo has played in supporting the Italian economy and society throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Banker also noted Intesa Sanpaolo's taking the lead in the development of Italy's green economy.

Carlo Messina, CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo, stated: "Recognition as the best bank in Western Europe, in a year of extraordinary complexity, is a source of pride for all the people of Intesa Sanpaolo. Boosting the real economy and combating growing social difficulties have never been more urgen than in 2020; this is our shared responsibility as a bank. Our business model continues to give us the strength to be Italy's engine of sustainable and inclusive growth."

Intesa Sanpaolo was also recognized in Croatia and in Serbia with PBZ recieving the "Bank of the Year in Croatia" award and Banca Intesa Beograd recieving the "Bank of the Year in Serbia" award.

 

03.12.2020