Simest, the company for the internationalization of companies of the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (Cdp) Group, has entered into a agreement with Assocamerestero, the Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad (CCIE), and Unioncamere.
The MoU aims to provide support for Italian companies in expanding into international markets.
Improve knowledge of each other's activities
With this agreement the two institutions aim to improve knowledge of each other's activities among Italian companies both nationally and internationally. It will focus on the promotion of services financial services offered by Simest and sui assistance and orientation services to foreign markets provided by the 86 Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad (CCIE) associated with Assocamerestero, operating in 63 countries.
Reduce the distance between companies and foreign markets
Simest and Assocamerestero share theobjective of bringing Italian companies closer to foreign markets. Through this agreement, they undertake to identify and support entrepreneurial projects of interest to Italian companies, providing financial assistance through Simest tools, and to monitor the evolution of joint activities and initiatives.
Promote subsidized finance instruments
The agreement also provides for the promotion of subsidized finance instruments and equity managed by Simest among Italian companies. Also expected periodic training meetings it's a dedicated desk to facilitate the exchange of information on activities and initiatives to support the export and internationalization of companies.
The protocol was signed between the parties Regina Corradini D'Arienzo, CEO of Simest, e Mario Pozza, President of Assocamerestero.
“The agreement with Assocamerestero allows us to activate an important strategic partnership aimed at supporting the international development of Italian companies. In fact, the agreement is a prelude to an expansion of the number of companies that will be able to benefit from SIMEST products and Assocamerestero's assistance. This is an important institutional collaboration that will contribute to supporting the competitiveness and diffusion of Made in Italy in the world" he commented Regina Corradini D'Arienzo, Chief Executive Officer of Simest.
“The 86 Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad make their experience and knowledge of the markets available to develop effective joint actions to increase, in a connected and complementary manner, the competitiveness of small and medium-sized Italian businesses and accompany them in their growth path on global markets,” he said Mario Pozza, President of Assocamerestero.
