INTESA SANPAOLO NAMED BEST INVESTMENT BANK 2026 FOR ITALY

• The IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division confirms its position among the sector’s leading institutions for the sixth consecutive year
• Mauro Micillo, Head of the IMI CIB Division: “The award reflects the commitment of our people and our ability to support companies and institutions with advanced solutions, an international outlook and a strong focus on execution.”

Milan, 3 March 2026 - Intesa Sanpaolo has been named Best Investment Bank 2026 for Italy by Global Finance, the prestigious US financial magazine. For the sixth consecutive year, the publication has awarded the Bank – through its IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, headed by Mauro Micillo – the title of Best Investment Bank 2026 for Italy.

The recognition confirms the IMI CIB Division’s ability to provide strategic support to corporates, financial institutions and public sector entities in an economic and regulatory environment that is constantly evolving. The quality of its advisory services, the expertise of its teams and its extensive international presence help to strengthen the Bank’s position as a reference point in the investment banking landscape.

Mauro Micillo, Head of Intesa Sanpaolo’s IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, commented: “Receiving Global Finance’s recognition for the sixth consecutive year is an achievement of which we are particularly proud. In an increasingly selective market requiring resilience, innovation and disciplined execution, our Division continues to stand out for the effectiveness of the support it provides to clients. The award reflects the commitment of our people and our ability to support companies and institutions with advanced solutions, an international outlook and a strong focus on execution.”

The winners were selected by Global Finance based on criteria including the ability to navigate different market scenarios, the number and size of deals completed during 2025, the quality of services and advisory provided, structuring capability and expertise, as well as the level of innovation and distribution network coverage.

Through this recognition, Intesa Sanpaolo, led by CEO Carlo Messina, confirms its ability to support the growth of Italian and international companies by providing them with an integrated service platform, a strong international footprint and well-established expertise in financial markets.

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Intesa Sanpaolo

Media Relations, Corporate & Investment Banking and Governance Areas

stampa@intesasanpaolo.com