Arsenal lead race to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens for €50-60m Liverpool lose another homegrown star to Real Madrid with Trent transfer is reportedly on the radar of several European giants ahead of the summer transfer window Arsenal has been tracking the Palmeiras attacker for over a year but competition has heated up with Borussia Dortmund and Inter now joining the race Luighi has enjoyed an impressive 2025 campaign so far tallying five goals and six assists in 16 appearances for Palmeiras able to play both as a centre-forward and on the left wing making him an appealing target for clubs looking to strengthen their attacking options While his contract with Palmeiras runs until the end of 2029 the Brazilian club has set a hefty €82 million release clause sources suggest this figure is simply a starting point for negotiations and the final transfer fee could be lower if Palmeiras decide to cash in on their young talent With Luighi’s name now circulating among some of Europe’s top recruiters the summer could bring a major move for one of South America’s most promising forwards Nogomania.com is a premier destination for football enthusiasts delivering fresh and in-depth content from the heart of the Ex-Yu region's football scene If you continue to use our website, you consent to our cookies to ensure Economy Class & Beyond 05/05/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment the airline will serve Toronto Pearson Airport with five weekly flights from 19 June 2025 (increasing to daily in the winter timetable) and São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport with 17 weekly flights from 25 June 2025 the airline will plan to operate the route daily: Qatar Airways is also increasing flights to São Paulo from 14 to 17 weekly flights Passengers will be able to connect to 55 destinations in Latin America through LATAM Airlines “We launched our services to Toronto Pearson Airport less than six months ago and have seen a strong response in the market We are proud to announce the increase in flights to meet the growing demand for our award-winning travel experience.” we are expanding in South America with additional flights to São Paulo a key gateway and strategic hub for business and leisure travel These expansions underscore our commitment to providing seamless global connectivity through Hamad International Airport – voted World’s Best Airport Shopping by Skytrax in 2025.” It seems that as demand increases on these routes Qatar Airways is happy to add extra capacity to both Toronto and São Paulo This allows the airline to funnel traffic through its Doha hub and allow a greater variety of connections It also shows that Qatar Airways is happy to grow its network once markets are tested in the case of Toronto which will gain a daily service in the winter as well as the humour and madness I only know how to deliver Our Social Media pool has expanded. 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Drop us an e-mail at [email protected] You have successfully registered your account Your post will appear after we take a quick look Estevão reveals Neymar message that made him cry before Chelsea move Chelsea-bound wonderkid collapses after scoring birthday goal for Palmeiras Vitor Roque finally ended his scoring drought netting his first goal in his 13th appearance for Palmeiras The decisive strike came after teammate Estêvão dispossessed Hugo Moura setting up Roque to calmly finish and seal a vital victory It was a highly anticipated breakthrough for the striker who was signed as Palmeiras’ marquee reinforcement in the last transfer window Roque even saw two goals disallowed in a single match I’ve been chasing this goal for a long time I’m very happy and want to thank the Palmeiras staff and the players who supported me in this battle,” Roque said after the match and I’d gone a few games without scoring Roque had gone 20 consecutive matches without scoring who have climbed to 16 points and are battling Flamengo at the top of the Brazilian league table Palmeiras face Cerro Porteño in Asunción on Wednesday aiming to secure an early berth in the Copa Libertadores knockout stage having posted the tournament’s best record so far Luighi recently signed a new deal with Palmeiras to 2029 there's a belief Palmeiras will sell at a more reasonable price given their deal with Chelsea for Estevao Willian Estevao had a £60m buyout clause before Chelsea agreed a £28m fee last year Now 19, Luighi has been followed by Arsenal for the past two years May 03 (QNA) - Sao Paulo and Fortaleza played to a goalless draw on Saturday in their Round 7 clash of the Brazilian football league Neither side was able to capitalize on their scoring opportunities throughout the match The result keeps Sao Paulo unbeaten this season with six draws and one win while Fortaleza recorded their fourth draw alongside one win and two losses Flamengo currently leads the league standings with 14 points Get a daily email featuring the latest talk All rights reserved to © 2025 Qatar News Agency Cookies help us improve your website experience Editor’s note: Our Latin foodscape is seeing a sea change as South and Central American eateries round out longstanding Mexican food places This is part four of a five-part story from HONOLULU’s April issue exploring Honolulu’s new wave of Latin flavors Peruvian Corner  |  Guaiqueri  |  La Casita |  San Paolo Pizza & Wine |  Mercado de la Raza Photo: Courtesy of San Paolo Pizza & Wine “I’m all in,”Andre Alves de Moraes says “If I’m not gonna do it the right way it’s not worth doing at all.” He’s at San Paolo Pizza & Wine the 170-seat restaurant he and two partners opened last year where Ala Moana Boulevard curves toward Waikīkī a thriving remnant of Italian immigration to South America in the early 20th century Convincing diners about pizza’s place in Brazilian cuisine is easy because people understand the melding of tradition with local ingredients Convincing them that they should pay $50 for his pizza is different San Paolo pizzas are craft pies unlike any we know who launched O‘ahu’s three Tropical Tribe açaí cafés and ingredients like soft catupiry cheese and smoky Calabresa sausages are from Brazil including the other chef (who Alves de Moraes says placed third in a global Neapolitan pizza competition) chewy crust whose edges balloon with crispy air pockets and water served in stemware driving home the point that pizza can be upscale loaded and big enough for two: traditional Italian pies and a Portuguese pizza with ham and eggs and olives “It’s always hard when you’re the first one to do something I want to break the barrier of what people think of pizza,” Alves de Moraes says “Ours take days to make—we import high-quality ingredients use long fermentation and prep handcrafted meats and sauces 1765 Ala Moana Blvd., (808) 979-1785, sanpaolopizzeria.com, @sanpaolo_pizzaandwine Thanks to an agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo and Google BANCOMAT enters Google Pay: Intesa Sanpaolo Group customers will therefore be the first in Italy to be able to digitise their BANCOMAT card on Google Wallet The main benefits of the agreement include: Intesa Sanpaolo is thus making an increasingly wide range of digital payment solutions available to its customers wearable and innovative payment - provide customers with maximum freedom of choice in terms of tools The deal strengthens Intesa Sanpaolo's leadership in digital payments and confirms its commitment to innovation at the Provincial Center of Our Lady Aparecida Province (BAP) in São Paulo the modernized areas of the Youth Space were inaugurated San Paolo (Brazil). On 22 April 2025, at Our Lady Aparecida Province Center (BAP) in São Paulo, the renovated areas of the Youth Space It is the operational center for the Province Youth Ministry and meeting point for young people Present at the celebration were: the Visiting Councilor of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Sister Alaíde Deretti; the Youth Ministry Delegate of  Our Lady Help of Christians Province (BSP) of the Salesians of Don Bosco counselors of the Salesian Youth Organization (AJS) emphasizing the importance and significance of the Youth Space a dream born in 2010 from a request of the Novices who wanted a pastoral center It then materialized in 2013 with a beautiful infrastructure that in 2025 and Sister Teresa Cristina then removed the tape attached to the door declaring the space reopened highlighted in her words: “This is not just a physical space but a real place for all those who seek to grow every inspiring word and every gesture of solidarity may be reflections of the love that unites us as a great community of our dear BAP.” took up the words of Pope Francis from the Apostolic Exhortation Christus Vivit saying: “As educative institutions in mission (…) it is urgent to offer spaces to share and live a spirituality of encounter with the Living Jesus Create a place; create a home; ultimately create a family so that they can feel this family love.” She added “I really desire this space to be a place where young people can find a home Sister Teresa Cristina presented the other work rooms and the guests were able to hear the sharing of the collaborators: Mailla Oliveira of  Ribeirão Preto (SP) who commented on the importance of the Youth Space and the significance of this proposal for Youth Ministry today which bears the name of Mary Help of Christians and two other multifunctional meeting rooms the festive moment ended with typical Salesian elements: music and joy “The Youth Space is the result of the shared commitment of a Province that looks to the future with the eyes of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello and on innovation.” This is how we welcome with love the youth of the entire BAP Province embracing the mission to educate and evangelize in the Salesian style responding to the requests of young people and the cry of an ‘outgoing Church’ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intesa Sanpaolo is the eurozone’s top bank by market capitalization On the last trading day of the year on the Milan Stock Exchange Intesa Sanpaolo decisively outpaced BNP Paribas Intesa Sanpaolo’s price-to-book ratio is higher than that of major global groups such as HSBC and UBS further reinforcing its leadership position Looking ahead to 2025: With net income guidance for 2025 revised upward to €9 billion Intesa Sanpaolo is gearing up for a pivotal year under the leadership of Chairman Gian Maria Gros-Pietro and CEO Carlo Messina The year 2025 marks the conclusion of the four-year business plan launched in 2022 shareholders will elect a new Board of Directors * Intesa Sanpaolo’s total shareholder return grew +213% over the past 10 years leading the eurozone in terms of the growth in share value plus dividend distributions.* Over the same period with its market capitalization increasing by €40 billion since January 2014.* Dividends distributed over the past 10 years reached €31 billion with a cumulative cash dividend yield of 98% Note: The year-end market capitalization is based on Intesa Sanpaolo‘s closing share price of €3.86 on December 30 the last trading day on the Milan Stock Exchange Contact: international.media@intesasanpaolo.com Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Yesterday, at São Paulo Fashion Week, PIET showcased its SS25 “Farmers League Collection” at the historic Estádio Pacaembu. Taking on the tone of an ode to the Paulistan community and their beloved city, Pedro Andrade took to the historic football venue to open his runway presentation to the public In an Instagram post ahead of the showcase “For the first time in the history of São Paulo Fashion Week 4,000 people will be invited to experience a unique visual journey created by PIET.” “Tickets are free Entry will only be permitted upon presentation of the ticket received by email,” the post continued Visibility is our most effective weapon against cyber ‘unknown unknowns.’ We adopted Microsoft Sentinel so that we could detect threats and anomalous behavior faster and more effectively than ever before The Intesa Sanpaolo Group stakes its reputation as one of the top European banking groups not just on its innovation and business leadership but also on its world-class commitment to social That sterling reputation hinges on an unwavering commitment to leading-edge security enhancements that keep pace with a rapidly evolving attack landscape mounting legal and regulatory requirements and increasingly complex security data complicate that responsibility at a time when the cybersecurity talent pool isn’t expanding at pace hundreds of branches in other European countries and a sprinkling in North America and Oceania make for a widespread Intesa data estate The shortfall of cybersecurity talent combined with that complex environment pointed to the need for a sophisticated cloud-based security information and event management (SIEM) system for proactive up-to-the-minute monitoring and threat response Intesa’s Global Cyber Defense Center replaced its aging on-premises SIEM with Microsoft Sentinel to achieve the global visibility that would keep the team ahead of the cybersecurity curve Group Senior Director of Cyber Security and Anti-Fraud at Intesa Sanpaolo Group and his team created a master security enhancement plan for a proactive approach that prioritizes dynamic correlation and analysis “Visibility is our most effective weapon against cyber ‘unknown unknowns,’” says Feraboli “We adopted Microsoft Sentinel so that we could detect threats and anomalous behavior faster and more effectively than ever before.” The Global Cyber Defense Center team heightened its effectiveness with its new centralized command and control approach By embedding cyberthreat intelligence (CTI) feeds in Microsoft Sentinel actionable insights into emerging threats to detect and respond to potential security incidents faster Says Feraboli: “We’ve gained enhanced visibility of all our legal entities and we also have situational awareness on local cybersecurity events through a natively federated architecture.” an open-source Microsoft-developed query language that Even a junior analyst can become effective very quickly by using Copilot for Security prompts to generate KQL scripts freeing senior analysts for more complex matters And although expert analysts have deep KQL capabilities they too can save precious time with the KQL script generator and the script analyzer feature This feature provides “on the job training” by exposing the malicious patterns used by attackers increasing analysts’ awareness and improving overall quality of analyses the Intesa Global Cyber Defense Center appreciates the Copilot for Security reporting capability The team uses it to quickly create and share executive briefings even as they immediately refocus on proactively defending the enterprise These invaluable insights into incident resolution and KPIs keep executives apprised and ready to support security initiatives Despite an ever more complex and changing cybersecurity landscape Intesa remains proactive with a tool set fed by constant innovation Thanks to comprehensive threat intelligence from Microsoft and the flexibility of Microsoft Sentinel in ingesting multiple threat intelligence feeds the bank can quickly identify and mitigate previously unknown threats while also prioritizing them appropriately Every analyst on the team is more productive and focused by making full use of Copilot for Security to hasten repetitive tasks and search vast data stores to get faster Feraboli’s vision for security at Intesa is unfolding according to plan and we believe we have established the roots for greater effectiveness through this transformative program,” he concludes we’re facing the future with greater confidence.” Find out more about Intesa Sanpaolo Group on X, Facebook, and LinkedIn. We’ve gained enhanced visibility of all our legal entities, and we also have situational awareness on local cybersecurity events through a natively federated architecture. Matteo Feraboli, Group Sr. Director, Cyber Security & Anti-Fraud, Intesa Sanpaolo We believe we have established the roots for greater effectiveness through this transformative program. With AI-enabled security tools, we’re facing the future with greater confidence. We are Microsoft Empowering others Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. BrazilChevron São PauloChevron AirbnbSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. it just didn't feel right to try to squeeze it in I promised myself I'd make a separate trip one day and I am comforted and thrilled by the abundance well-appointed space caught my eye and seemed just the kind of calming atmosphere to recharge in while exploring this vast and hectic town A corner in the apartment featuring an easel I landed in Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport which is closer to Jardins than the larger Guarulhos Airport I took a 30-minute car ride to the apartment located on the second floor of a high-end modernist building on a quiet street a few blocks from the main thoroughfare of Avenida Paulista Because there’s a doorman and a coded lock on the apartment door I could see how well the photos in the listing represented the charms of the space An entryway opened into a huge main room containing a dining area and an office where a minimalist desk faces the floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the street It was the perfect location for journaling if not catching up on some work while observing the life outside To the right of the desk was a cozy sitting nook with a sofa and a beautiful wood and leather Brazilian lounge chair I wanted for my apartment back home Plants were dispersed here and there to bring a little “jardim” inside But any description would be incomplete without mentioning the art Almost every wall boasted a dramatic oversized canvas or a collection of smaller pieces One painting rested on an easel beside a director’s chair The bedroom with a side table and white linens Walking back to Jardins, I came across a shopping district devoted to interior and home design. I popped into a few, dreaming of decorating a São Paulo terraced apartment. For something you could actually fit in your luggage, peruse the chic goods at Dpot Objeto—if you’re looking to drop some serious cash, that is. With all the eating and shopping nearby, it was always easy to swing back to the Atelier 11 to drop off my bags, chill in the serene sitting room while piano music from the dance school drifted in (really, the only noise I heard throughout my stay), and rest easy knowing there was still so much more to discover in Sampa. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world Italy’s largest bank aims to hire 3,500 “young people,” many in hybrid contractor roles in a “generational” shift to artificial intelligence along with greater emphasis on wealth and insurance Intesa Sanpaolo is planning to cut 9,000 jobs by 2027 — roughly 10% of its workforce — and hire 3,500 “young people” to support greater use of artificial intelligence and further digitalization, the bank said Wednesday Italy’s largest lender will offer exit packages to its entire Italian staff — including managers — with the aim of persuading 4,000 employees to retire early or access the European Union’s Solidarity Fund Intesa said it would cut another 3,000 Italy-based roles by 2027 — and 2,000 more at its international units — by not replacing people who leave or reach pension age The foreign cuts would be to roles supporting central functions The moves are expected to save the bank €500 million ($540 million) per year in personnel expenses adding that the bank will book a charge of around €350 million Among the bank’s 3,500 new hires, 2,000 are expected to replace the 4,000 lost to early retirement, banking union FABI said, according to Reuters The other 1,500 additions will be on "hybrid" contracts — working part time for the bank and the rest of the time as consultants Those roles will focus on boosting sales of the bank’s wealth management and insurance products are meant to “[accelerate] the process of generational change in the context of the technological transformation [to] a resilient business model in the digitalization and artificial intelligence scenario,” Intesa said Wednesday Intesa is hardly the first Italian lender to anticipate AI-related staff changes. Its rival, BPER Banca partly because of a boost in productivity that would accompany the use of more AI tools Nor is Intesa the only Italian bank to negotiate an early retirement plan this month with unions: UniCredit, the nation’s second-largest bank, hatched an agreement this month to shed 1,000 employees, while committing to hire 500 new branch workers we've provided initial answers to help workers facing the digital transformation that will reshape banking in the coming years," Paolo Citterio A new committee has been created to monitor the impact of growing digitization on Intesa's operations Intesa’s upcoming staff changes come in addition to a drawdown it already announced — namely that it would shed 9,200 roles between 2022 and 2025 and replace them with 4,600 hires the bank increased its digital investments while looking to cut retail banking costs But closing branches has been tough in Italy where an older clientele leans on the bank’s brick-and-mortar footprint Italy’s competition regulator last year forced Intesa to halt an automated migration of thousands of customers to its online-only Isybank unit without their consent Intesa CEO Carlo Messina has pledged to boost the bank’s profitability by slashing costs asset and wealth management for the units’ fee income in the face of falling interest rates Intesa emphasized it still anticipates net income of more than €8.5 billion for 2024 Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts The lender de-banked some 300 Trump Organization accounts because it believed “the political tide at the moment favored doing so,” a lawsuit contends Eric Trump has suggested more big banks may be targeted While Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan called the recent regulatory shift “classic re-engineering,” one peer exec said the changes “are taking all the oxygen in the room.” Subscribe to the Banking Dive free daily newsletter The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intesa Sanpaolo has posted its best-ever financial results closing 2024 with a net income of €8.7 billion This outstanding performance enables the bank to distribute €6.1 billion in cash dividends to shareholders for 2024 a new €2 billion share buyback will be launched in June With strong profitability and a robust capital position Intesa Sanpaolo has raised its net income guidance for 2025 to well above €9 billion Intesa Sanpaolo recorded significant growth in commissions Customer financial assets expanded by €77 billion supported by €5.1 billion in net inflows into Assets under Management (AuM) in Q4 The bank achieved a record-low cost/income ratio of 42.7% Technology investments and digital transformation Technology remains at the core of Intesa Sanpaolo’s strategy The bank has invested €4.2 billion in digital transformation hiring over 2,300 IT specialists and migrating 62% of its applications to the cloud surpassing a total of 500,000 new sign-ups This brought the total isybank customer base close to 900,000 reinforcing its position as a key digital player Intesa Sanpaolo continues to lead in social impact initiatives having deployed around €340 million in 2024 alone to combat poverty and reduce inequalities supported by a dedicated team of 1,000 professionals The bank expects net income to be well above €9 billion in 2025 maintaining strong and sustainable profitability Plans include returning over €6 billion in cash dividends with additional distributions to be determined at year-end Click here for more information on Intesa Sanpaolo’s financial results and strategic outlook Gian Maria Gros-Pietro and Carlo Messina were reappointed respectively as Chairman and CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo for the next three years at today’s Shareholders' Meeting and the subsequent Board of Directors Thanking shareholders for their renewed trust they reaffirmed Intesa Sanpaolo's commitment to remaining a leading player in a rapidly evolving environment Intesa Sanpaolo will remain a pillar of stability: the engine of the real and social economy of our country and a European banking leader for the years to come” Carlo Messina emphasized that over the past decade Intesa Sanpaolo delivered the highest total shareholder return among European banks distributing €34 billion in cash dividends Messina also reaffirmed Intesa Sanpaolo’s commitment to continue “to act with the responsibility of leading a major bank with a central role in the real and social economy,” while expressing gratitude to the Group’s people “whose outstanding professionalism is the foundation of our success” Under the leadership of Gros-Pietro and Messina and with the support of the newly appointed Board of Directors Intesa Sanpaolo will launch its new four-year Business Plan Following his renewal as Chairman of Intesa Sanpaolo by the Shareholders' Meeting I wish to express my gratitude to the Bank’s shareholders – the Foundations and all those who have renewed their trust in me by confirming my appointment as Chairman of Intesa Sanpaolo for the next three years Receiving this renewed support at such a crucial moment is both a great honour and a great responsibility one that I undertake alongside an exceptionally distinguished Board "I extend my sincere thanks to the outgoing Directors for their valuable and significant contributions The newly appointed Board is composed of individuals of equally recognised professionalism and standing and I am confident that our work together will be both fruitful and marked by constructive dialogue "Over the course of the term just concluded the world has been shaped by growing geopolitical and economic tensions We are now confronted with a situation characterised by the introduction of tariffs that are reshaping the global economic system as we have known it for the past thirty years Issues of security and defence are beginning to profoundly influence the economic policies of many European countries the world needs a Europe equal to its role I am accustomed to looking to the future with optimism and to facing every challenge by both preparing the necessary tools and seizing the opportunities that arise "In this rapidly evolving environment Intesa Sanpaolo is committed to remaining a leading player thanks to the outstanding professionalism within the Group with whom I have had the privilege of working and will continue to collaborate over the next three years "Intesa Sanpaolo has allocated €200 billion through 2028 – €40 billion of which is dedicated to Southern Italy – to support businesses investing in our country thereby enhancing the attractiveness of Italian regions and their strategic position within global trade routes "Our strong commitment to sustainability is reflected in the Bank’s strong positioning in leading international ESG indices while our extensive social programs are making a meaningful contribution to building a more cohesive community "Under the wise and determined leadership of Carlo Messina we are prepared to face the times ahead with the same dedication and professionalism that have distinguished us thus far and a European banking leader for the years to come." Gian Maria Gros-Pietro Chairman Intesa Sanpaolo Following his reappointment as CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo by the Board of Directors “My first thought as I begin a new term leading Intesa Sanpaolo is for the People of our Bank Throughout all my years at Intesa Sanpaolo – across the different phases of my career and in my time at the helm of the Group – my commitment has always been driven by the relationships with our People whose outstanding professionalism is the foundation of our success "I thank our Shareholders and the Board of Directors for confirming me for a new term as CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo on a Board of Directors made up of individuals with outstanding expertise and experience once again chaired by Gian Maria Gros-Pietro to whom I extend my heartfelt thanks for the professional and personal contribution he has always made available to our Group the long-term vision of our stable shareholders – particularly the Foundations – has allowed us to build long-term plans and exceed our targets even through highly complex periods such as the COVID-19 emergency and the conflicts on Europe’s borders and in the Middle East I reaffirm my utmost commitment to leading our Group in the interests of all our stakeholders – shareholders and the communities we serve – at a time of profound change in the Italian banking landscape and in an international landscape that is rapidly evolving Intesa Sanpaolo has achieved the highest total shareholder return among European banks – combining share price appreciation and dividend distribution – with growth of 259% since 1 January 2014 the Bank distributed €34 billion in cash dividends to shareholders including the balance relating to 2024 results that will be paid on 21 May Intesa Sanpaolo’s market capitalization has increased by 162% "Our ability to generate strong and sustainable profitability enabled us to achieve a record net income of €8.7 billion in 2024 "Care and commitment to our communities are deeply embedded in the roots of our Group we have steadily expanded our programmes supporting financial our initiatives reached €1 billion in value with a further commitment of €1.5 billion planned between 2023 and 2027 we will continue to act with the responsibility of leading a major bank with a central role in the real and social economy and with the vision to help build a fairer our highly diversified business model strengthened by our international leadership in wealth management and protection and our sector-leading profitability will confirm Intesa Sanpaolo’s standing as a leading European bank in the years ahead.” INTESA SANPAOLO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS CARLO MESSINA AS MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO 29 April 2025 – The Board of Directors of Intesa Sanpaolo which was elected at the Shareholders’ Meeting held today met on the same day and unanimously decided to appoint Carlo Messina as Managing Director and CEO conferring on him the powers necessary and appropriate to ensure consistent management of the Company Investor Relations +39.02.87943180   investor.relations@intesasanpaolo.com                                                                                                    Media Relations +39.02.87962326 international.media@intesasanpaolo.com                                                                                               group.intesasanpaolo.com Head of Intesa Sanpaolo’s International Banks Division 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Speaking at the EIB Forum in Luxembourg this month the head of Intesa Sanpaolo’s International Banks Division (IBD) outlined the significant contribution to economic growth in Central and Eastern Europe that the bank has made over the last five years Intesa Sanpaolo has signed deals worth nearly €660m in the CEE region over the past five years This includes some €370m dedicated to EU candidate countries recently partnered with EIB Global to provide €160m from the EU to support investment in the energy transition at Serbian SMEs The transaction will benefit around 240 companies and protect approximately 25,000 jobs Banca Intesa Beograd is Serbia’s leading banking group “We believe that our role goes beyond that of a financial institution that just operates transactions to that of a partner,” Papanicolaou said at the recent EIB Forum “Intesa Sanpaolo advises and supports the growth of individual companies as well as the wider national economies in which we operate.” Intesa Sanpaolo’s IBD is deeply embedded in the CEE region through a network of twelve fully-owned banks to fully understand each country’s needs,” Papanicolaou said we are working closely with some countries to support public finance and significant infrastructure projects” Another agreement signed in November 2024 saw Intesa Sanpaolo's Croatian bank receive €169m from the EIB to finance the green transition at Croatian companies €100m was earmarked by the EIB as a guarantee line for large enterprises and mid-cap companies and an extension of an EIF guarantee of up to €69m was made for small businesses in the country Intesa Sanpaolo’s PBZ is the second-largest bank in Croatia by assets Italy is a key trading partner for many EU candidate countries As the leading Italian financial institution Intesa Sanpaolo acts as a natural financial bridge between Italy — the second-largest manufacturing economy in Europe — and CEE markets Intesa Sanpaolo facilitates international trade supports SMEs in expanding beyond domestic markets and fosters cross-border collaborations that drive economic progress the bank believes that helping SMEs to expand internationally is a vital contribution to the development of an economy The 12 home markets of Intesa Sanpaolo’s IBD are Croatia with a combined loan book of €45bn and €61bn in deposits Intesa Sanpaolo plays a crucial role in these economies and public sector entities while driving investment and growth Contact: international.media@intesasanpaolo.com In an interview published by la Repubblica Affari&Finanza Maria Luisa Gota took stock of the activities of Eurizon Capital Sgr - of which she is Chief Executive Officer and General Manager - and its prospects also in light of the company's leadership on the Italian market with €394.6 billion in assets at the end of 2024 Intesa Sanpaolo is in fact a Wealth management Protection and Advisory leader also thanks to the full ownership of its product factories such as Eurizon a leading player in the national and international asset management scene investors have moved back into savings due to better macroeconomic conditions and “the industry's ability to renew itself” While the reorganisation of the product factories in the Group is proceeding with the aim of establishing an increasingly specialised and coordinated Asset Management presence Gota also anticipated the development of “the first fully Italian ETFs” in 2025 Eurizon's commitment in ESG was also confirmed with the engagement of issuers in portfolios reaching 71% of financed issues as part of the Net Zero Asset Management Initiative (NZAMI) Gota went on to say that she "welcomes the EU’s return to focussing on savings" which should be channelled into investments for the benefit of European economic growth The following is a summary of some of the topics discussed in the interview: Intesa Sanpaolo opens to the public at the Gallerie d'Italia - Vicenza the exhibition “CERAMICS AND CLOUDS What ancient Greek ceramics tell us about ourselves”: this is an unprecedented project that brings seemingly distant worlds such as ancient ceramics and comics into dialogue thanks to universal topics spanning the centuries Just as the scenes depicted on antique vases constitute a very important source of historical and social analysis so today comics tell the story of society by following its evolution and reflecting on the questions to which man has always sought answers the exhibition displays four works selected from Intesa Sanpaolo's collection of antique and Magna Graecia ceramics which are compared with the art of comics and are dedicated to four topical themes related to four mythological characters: The artists who have been entrusted with the task of measuring themselves against Magna Graecia art are Lorenza Natarella Coinciding with the exhibition are educational activities and workshops for schools and visitors as well as family laboratories and talks with the artists Special attention has been paid to accessibility through The exhibition is curated by Francesco Poroli for Associazione Illustri and has the patronage of the Municipality of Vicenza Open to the public from 11 April 2025 to 22 March 2026. For information on timetables and admission please visit the Gallerie d'Italia website The Intesa Sanpaolo collection of antique and Magna Graecia ceramics consists of more than five hundred artefacts from Ruvo di Puglia a flourishing ancient centre in the present-day province of Bari Imported from Athens or produced in Apulia and Lucania between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC the vases provide valuable evidence of the culture of Western Greece The collection was originally owned by the Caputi family and has been part of Intesa Sanpaolo's art holdings since 1999. It is currently preserved in its entirety in the Gallerie d'Italia in Naples Cratere a campana apulo nello stile di Gnathia Antico Gnathia Lato A: Eros insegue una lepre Collezione Intesa Sanpaolo Manieristi Indeterminati Cratere a colonnette attico a figure rosse Lato A: Scena di toilette Lato B: Scena di sacrificio Pittore di Leningrado Cratere a colonnette attico a figure rosse Lato A: Donne celebrano un rito davanti al simulacro di Dioniso Lato B: Scena di danza Collezione Intesa Sanpaolo INTESA SANPAOLO PUBLISHES VOLUNTARY 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTS ·       € 20.4 billion of social lending disbursed in 2022-2024 ·       € 9 billion of green mortgages disbursed in 2022-2024 of absolute financed emissions in the sectors covered by decarbonisation targets ·       54.1 million interventions related to the Food and shelter programme for the people in need from 2022 exceeding the Business Plan target of 50 million interventions 22 April 2025 - Intesa Sanpaolo has published an integrated and articulated set of voluntary sustainability reports disclosing the ESG performance and results achieved in 2024 by the Group led by Carlo Messina in particular in the climate and social areas: o   SDGs Report reports on the Group's contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals from this year a stand-alone document focusing on targets initiatives and results that contribute to the SDGs; o   Climate Report dedicated to the disclosure of climate-related information; o   Responsible Banking Progress Statement presents the progress achieved in respect of the UNEP FI Principles for Responsible Banking the United Nations Environment Programme dedicated to the financial sector These voluntary documents are in addition to the Consolidated Sustainability Statement included in a dedicated section of the Report on Operations of the Consolidated Financial Statement as required by the legislation that implemented the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive - CSRD - in Italy The wealth of information available demonstrates Intesa Sanpaolo's ability to be among the most solid and profitable European banks capable of generating benefits for all stakeholders The main achievements of the sustainability commitment as at 31 December 2024 compared to the targets defined in the ESG pillar of the 2022-2025 Business Plan ·       € 20.4 billion in social lending (including urban regeneration) disbursed in the period 2022-2024 compared to a target of € 25 billion over the entire period of the Plan; ·       € 9 billion of green mortgages disbursed in the period 2022-2024 compared to a target of € 12 billion over the entire period of the 2022-2025 Business Plan; ·       € 12.6 billion of loans disbursed over the period 2022-2024 in relation to the € 8 billion plafond dedicated to the Circular Economy; ·       decarbonisation targets set for the Residential Real Estate completing the definition of the 2030 targets in the highest emitting sectors set by the Net Zero Banking Alliance which add to those already published in previous years (Oil & Gas in absolute financed emissions in the sectors covered by target setting; ·       92.8% energy purchased from renewable sources at Group level in 2024; ·       Rules on biodiversity and nature published; ·       further strengthening of the offer of sustainability-conscious investment products with 76% penetration of Eurizon asset management products (Articles 8 and 9 of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation - SFDR) ·       646 innovation projects launched in the period 2022-2024 compared to a target of 800 over the period of the Business Plan; ·       54.1 million interventions from 2022 related to the Food and shelter programme for the people in need exceeding the Business Plan target of 50 million interventions; ·       754,000 visitors to the Gallerie d'Italia during 2024 ·       6,900 Group’s people involved in the upskilling/reskilling plan aimed at improving skills and professional retraining; ·       975 Group people enrolled in Leader of the Future talent management programmes in the period 2022-2024; ·       40.7 million hours of training delivered in the period 2022-2024 called “Chief Sustainability Officer Area” was established to guide and strengthen sustainability strategies as a factor for competitiveness and growth Intesa Sanpaolo continues to be a reference model at European level for sustainability as demonstrated by its positioning in the main international indexes and rankings: it is the only Italian bank included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices and the first bank in Europe and second in the world in Corporate Knights' 2025 'Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World' index For more information on Intesa Sanpaolo's sustainability reporting: https://group.intesasanpaolo.com/en/sustainability/sustainability-reporting stampa@intesasanpaolo.com https://group.intesasanpaolo.com/it/sala-stampa/news with €422 billion in loans and €1.4 trillion in customer financial assets at the end of December 2024 It is a European leader in wealth management with a strong focus on digital and fintech The Group will provide €115 billion of Impact lending by 2025 to support communities and the green transition together with a €1.5 billion program (2023-2027) to help people in need hosts its owned artistic heritage and cultural projects of recognized value News: group.intesasanpaolo.com/en/newsroom LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/intesa-sanpaolo The NFL announced it will return to play a regular season game in Brazil in 2025 the Los Angeles Chargers will play as the designated team in São Paulo at Corinthians Arena home to Brazilian soccer team SC Corinthians on Friday night of Week 1 of the 2025 regular season The stadium was an official venue for both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympic Games as well as the NFL’s historic first regular season game in South America in 2024 Brazil is an important global market for the NFL home to more than 36 million fans — the second largest international fan base after Mexico The Chargers’ opponent and the kickoff time will be announced when the full 2025 NFL schedule is revealed this spring the League is committed to growing the game at every level in Brazil engaging with fans year-round through partners NFL Flag — the NFL’s official program for non-contact football — was launched in Brazil in 2023 The program has impacted 4,550 young athletes in schools and local youth leagues showcasing the League’s efforts to increase participation and inspire the next generation ahead of flag football’s debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games the NFL can schedule up to eight League-operated regular season games internationally The NFL has confirmed the following international games to be played across the 2025 regular season: The NFL recently announced its first international game for the 2026 regular season Australia and feature the Los Angeles Rams Fifty-five regular season NFL games have been played globally The Chargers have played in three regular season international games including two in London and one in Mexico City Register for information about the 2025 NFL São Paulo game 2025 Italy’s largest bank enters crypto market with $1M Bitcoin investment Intesa Sanpaolo has become Italy’s first bank to make a Bitcoin investment after buying more than $1 million worth of BTC during a period of growing institutional interest News COINTELEGRAPH IN YOUR SOCIAL FEEDItaly’s largest bank became the first Italian bank to make a Bitcoin investment purchasing 11 BTC for about 1 million euros ($1.02 million) on Jan The investment comes just over a month after Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed the $100,000 mark in December The news emerged from a leaked internal email by Niccolò Bardoscia head of digital assets trading at Intesa Sanpaolo this result would not have been possible without each of you.” Leaked internal screenshot from Niccolò Bardoscia While Intesa Sanpaolo has not responded to Cointelegraph’s request for comment, the bank confirmed the Bitcoin acquisition with the media outlet Wired The Italian bank’s investment comes during a period of increasing institutional interest in BTC, which saw Bitcoin exchange reserves sink to a near seven-year low on Jan reinforcing expectations of a “supply shock,” which occurs when strong buyer demand meets a decreasing amount of BTC Related: KULR Technology predicts $200K Bitcoin price after buying $97K dip Bitcoin’s price has been trading below the $100,000 psychological mark since Jan. 7, Cointelegraph Markets Pro data shows Institutional investors have also viewed this as an opportunity to buy the dip. MicroStrategy bought over $243 million worth of BTC at an average price of $95,972, boosting its corporate holdings beyond 450,000 BTC Related: FTX to begin distributing $1.2B to creditors after Trump inauguration While some analysts foresee an end to the current Bitcoin correction BTC remains “vulnerable to macro drivers” in the absence of positive regulatory developments Despite macroeconomic concerns, some analysts expect a Bitcoin cycle high above $150,000 in late 2025, driven by a predicted $20 trillion increase in the global money supply, which may attract $2 trillion of investment into BTC Bitcoin in US Reserves: Could It Drive Prices to $500K Magazine: Crypto to ‘Banana Singularity,’ Bybit halts India services, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 5 – 11 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page With a €8.7 billion Net income (+12% vs FY23) 2024 marks the best year ever for Intesa Sanpaolo This excellent performance enables us to reward shareholders with €6.1 billion in cash dividends for 2024 A new share buyback of €2 billion will be launched in June Net income guidance for 2025 has been raised to well above €9 billion Intesa Sanpaolo saw strong growth in commissions (+9% vs FY23 accelerating in Q4) and the best year ever for Insurance income (+4% vs FY23) Customer financial assets grew €77 billion with €5.1 billion in net inflows into Assets under Management (AuM) in Q4 Effective cost management – while continuing to invest heavily in technology – drove the Cost/Income ratio to 42.7% the lowest-ever and best-in-class in Europe Intesa Sanpaolo holds a world-class position in Social Impact having already deployed €0.7 billion to fight poverty and reduce inequalities supported by a team of 1,000 dedicated professionals Intesa Sanpaolo’s excellent performance benefits all its stakeholders: the third year of the 2022-2025 Business Plan More information on the financial results together with the outlook and main industrial initiatives of the Intesa Sanpaolo 2022-2025 Business Plan are available in the Group’s Investor Relations section 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fideuram Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking (FISPB) – the private bank of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group – is set to accelerate the growth of its Digital Wealth Management offering in Italy and across Europe CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo – is a perfect fit with our strategy based on the growth of our Wealth Management business and the development of new digital solutions This collaboration with BlackRock will enable us to increase our European customer base by offering cutting-edge solutions.” FISPB plans to increase its market offering both geographically and through best-in-class brokerage hybrid advisory and discretionary portfolio management services FISPB will leverage the extensive investment expertise of BlackRock its advanced technology capabilities and deep knowledge of the wealth market to expand its digital proposition empowering clients with a comprehensive and easily accessible investment offering The initiative will expand into Europe beginning with Belgium and Luxembourg where the subsidiary Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management operates and where attractive growth opportunities have already been identified "We are excited about this new collaboration with BlackRock – said Tommaso Corcos Head of Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management Divisions – that gives us the opportunity to strengthen our plans in digital wealth management and expand further in Europe and track record in savings and investment management.” said, “I am delighted that BlackRock’s global investment expertise and market-leading technology capabilities will enable FISPB to accelerate the next phase of growth for their business We look forward to helping them deliver for their clients in both existing and new markets and drive positive outcomes for a new generation of investors.” mailto: international.media@intesasanpaolo.com INTESA SANPAOLO: S&P GLOBAL RATINGS RAISES THE BANK’S LONG-TERM RATING 18 April 2025 – Intesa Sanpaolo communicates that S&P Global Ratings has raised the Bank’s long-term senior preferred (unsecured) rating to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’ The ‘A-2’ short-term rating has been affirmed announced by S&P Global Ratings on 11 April 2025 The strategy of the banking group led by Carlo Messina is highly valued by investors 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With yesterday’s closing price of €3.8630 Intesa Sanpaolo has secured the top position among Eurozone banks by market capitalisation surpassing Santander (€67 billion) and BNP Paribas (€66 billion) Intesa Sanpaolo boasts a “market value-to-equity” ratio higher than major European banking giants such as HSBC and UBS The closing value of the last trading session of the year at Piazza Affari reaffirms the institution as the Eurozone leader in total shareholder return (combining share price growth and dividend distribution) over the past decade with a capitalisation increase of €40 billion dividends distributed amounted to €31 billion resulting in a cumulative cash dividend yield of 98% The strategy implemented by the banking group It is founded on a solid ability to achieve organic growth a business model characterised by a significant share of revenue generated from wealth management and substantial investments in technological innovation and the professional development of its employees The bank has also launched an international programme to support individuals in difficult circumstances Intesa Sanpaolo plans to complete its business strategy unveiled in February 2022 with a net profit target initially set at over €6.5 billion and later revised upwards in October during the presentation of the Q3 2024 results to €9 billion for 2025 chaired by Gian Maria Gros-Pietro and led by Carlo Messina will see its Board of Directors renewed by shareholders For more information:Press Office LaPresse - ufficio.stampa@lapresse.it