Fideuram – Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking (Fisb), private bank of the group Intesa Sanpaolo, Has launched a new initiative in partnership with BlackRock for boosts up the offer of Digital Wealth Management both in Italy and in Europe.
Intesa – Blackrock: what does the partnership involve?
Fideuram intends expand your services both geographically and through the improvement of consulting mode e wealth management. The new proposal includes a combination of brokerage services, hybrid consultancy and portfolio management, with access via innovative digital channels, designed to meet the needs of an evolving clientele.
“This agreement – he states Charles Messina, Managing Director and CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo - fits perfectly into our strategy based on the growth of Wealth Management activities and the development of new technological solutions. Thanks to the collaboration with BlackRock we will be able to expand our clientele at European level, offering cutting-edge solutions”.
BlackRock: a partner of experience and innovation
Thanks to the partnership with BlackRock, led in Italy by Giovanni sandri, Head of BlackRock Southern Europe, Fispb can count on the group's experience in investment matters. BlackRock offers make your technological expertise available and an in-depth knowledge of the capital markets, contributing to develop a digital investment range comprehensive and easily accessible. The collaboration aims to support customers in the transition from saving to investing and to offer tailor-made solutions for personalized financial goals.
The first steps of expansion: Belgium and Luxembourg
The initiative will gradually expand at European level, starting from Belgian markets e Luxembourgish, where the subsidiary Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management already operates. These markets have been identified as strategic for their growth potential and represent the first steps of a broader vision of digitalization and innovation.
The Fideuram Direct platform and digital transformation
Since 2022, Fideuram has expanded its digital capabilities thanks to Fideuram Direct, a wealth management platform capable of operating directly on the financial markets. This system allows customers to manage their own investments independently or with the Remote support from professional bankers. The platform stands out for its personalized approach, which allows customers to access wealth management solutions in a simple, transparent and effective way, thus consolidating Intesa Sanpaolo's commitment to digital innovation.
"We are excited about this new collaboration with BlackRock – he underlined Thomas Corcos, head of Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management Divisions – which offers us the opportunity to Strengthen our programs in digital wealth management and to further expand in Europe, a market with significant growth margins, where we can leverage our expertise, strength and success story in savings and investment management.”
“I am pleased that BlackRock's global investment expertise and cutting-edge technology capabilities will enable FISPB to accelerate the next phase of growth of their business. We look forward to supporting them in meeting the needs of their clients, both in existing and new markets, and in achieving positive results for a new generation of investors,” commented Rachel Lord, head of BlackRock International.
