In an increasingly competitive global financial landscape, Intesa Sanpaolo reinforces its position as a pillar of the Italian economy and key link to international markets. The Group's IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, directed by Mauro Micillo, was named Best Investment Bank in Italy at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 in London. For American observers interested in the European financial industry, the institution led by CEO Carlo Messina represents the genuine heart of the country's entrepreneurial development: a universal banking model that promotes Made in Italy excellence in innovation, globalization, and expansion. This distinguished honor adds to Global Finance's previous distinctions and highlights a footprint that goes beyond national lines, with subsidiaries in Eastern Europe and North Africa. According to the bank's top management, the British publication's award reflects the Italian banking system's unique ability to combine deep knowledge of the local manufacturing industry with a global vision, providing a solid and reliable reference point for foreign investors looking to enter the Italian market.