The research "Between training and work: Italians and entrepreneurship," conducted by Swg for Junior Achievement Italia, reveals a gap between potential and opportunity: 18-24 year-olds would like to start a business, but 55% of them have never even received…
From the Confindustria Assembly to the Bank of Italy meeting, the week just ended was filled with food for thought on the state and future of Italy, but the most compelling words were those of the Governor...
The updated Circular 394/81 Fund, covering "Digital or Ecological Transition," effective May 25, supports new opportunities for businesses seeking to grow in foreign markets or address rising energy costs. The non-repayable grants...
During the Confindustria meeting, there were criticisms and, in some passages, even similarities between what President Orsini said in his extensive report and what Prime Minister Meloni said. But the overall thrust of the two speeches was profoundly different.
Consob's Sustainable Finance Notebook captures a market in which sustainability is no longer just a label: for many Italian companies, it has become a concrete lever for saving on the cost of capital.
At the annual meeting of Confindustria (Italian industrial association), Emanuele Orsini called on the EU to suspend the ETS and for Italy to accelerate its return to nuclear power. Meloni: "A joint effort to reform the bureaucracy."
The Brenner Pass is one of the main European trade corridors between the north and south of the European continent, and is crossed by thousands of trucks every day. On May 30th, it will be blocked from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for an environmental protest.
If there weren't the risk of a government crisis, a change of guard at the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy, which has so far failed to clearly address the Ilva crisis, would not only be useful but…
This is what emerges from a report produced by the Promo Pa Foundation and presented on Friday, May 15th in Padua during the national conference "Transparency, Innovation and Development: Thirty Years of History of the Business Register."
An event in collaboration with Deloitte and Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center highlighted scenarios, strategies, and testimonials for the competitive transformation of businesses. Graffino (Dihp): "We listen to the demand for innovation, aiming for increasingly higher standards."
"Energy and climate adaptation, new challenges for businesses" is the title of the meeting organized by Intesa Sanpaolo scheduled for Wednesday, May 13th at the Fondazione Cariplo Congress Center in Milan.
According to Unioncamere, the main challenge concerns the quality of skills: for many professional profiles, the difficulty in finding candidates reaches 55% of hires.
According to Unioncamere, 70% are concerned, and nearly one in two expects a drop in turnover of between 5% and 10%. Among the main challenges are productivity, skills, finance, and globalization.
Chaberton Partners research: only 8% of companies actually measure the return on their AI investments. 67% of organizations have already been directly impacted by geopolitical factors.
With a turnover of between €2 and €2,2 billion, agents and brokers have become the distribution industry of the Italian credit market. And they will have even more scope in the future, also expanding into financing for the manufacturing sector.
M&A: The Financial Times has reported on a draft of guidelines that should loosen the current rules and give European companies more room to reach the size needed to compete globally.
The war is making Italian businesses more pessimistic about the future of the economy. A survey conducted by the Bank of Italy in the days surrounding the outbreak of the conflict in the Persian Gulf revealed "a marked deterioration in businesses' assessments of the macroeconomic outlook."
The three-year collaboration offers startups and young businesses financial tools, consultancy and an international network to strengthen their development, skills and competitiveness on national and global markets.
The quarterly survey conducted in March based on the forecasts of over 1.200 Piedmontese companies, for the first time since the 2020 pandemic, also records a slowdown in the tertiary sector.
The network that brings together Italian industrial giants is embarking on a new three-year strategic plan. At the heart of this new phase: infrastructure resilience, urban digital twins, and autonomous driving.
From Piedmont, all the associations of industry, commerce, crafts and cooperation are asking for a rapid direct dialogue with the local institutions to intervene in a structural way with policies that put businesses and workers at the centre.
Starting today, Tuesday, March 31st, hotels, restaurants, and generally all micro and small businesses in the tourism and fishing industries will be required to take out natural disaster insurance. Costs vary based on the risk, property, and...
Paolo Bricco's book is a business story more gripping than a novel and tells us with great expertise and expressive brilliance the success story of a company like Brembo which has become the emblem of the Italian Fourth Capitalism.
According to the Unioncamere Business Crisis Observatory, the use of negotiated business crisis resolution (CSR), a voluntary, out-of-court process for reorganizing companies in crisis but with the potential to..., has increased by nearly 70% in one year.
In its spring forecasts, Confindustria's research center lowers its growth estimates for Italy, considering the impact of the conflict in Iran, three scenarios, and the possibility of a recession. The impact on energy bills from the war in…
This is the first major survey to show the impact of the war on businesses. The sector most affected is the service sector, while manufacturing has held steady, especially in Germany. However, the outlook remains highly uncertain.
Transportation, handling, special machinery, and civil engineering are the most vibrant sectors. Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Veneto are the regions that have filed the highest number of applications with the European Patent Office.
The fourth annual meeting between CDP, the Regions, and Anfir in Rome confirms the synergy to support SMEs, territories, and innovation, with over €2,6 billion activated between 2022 and 2025.
Confcommercio has raised the alarm over energy prices: with tensions in the Middle East, electricity bills could rise by up to 13% and gas by 43%, impacting businesses, restaurants, and hotels.
An unprecedented analysis of corporate balance sheets since 2014 certifies a transformation in manufacturing, but productivity and added value are declining, lagging behind revenue growth. Positive signs come from export diversification, profitability, and energy efficiency.
According to Unioncamere, in the 12.317 Italian companies certified for gender equality, 43% of workers are women, with peaks in the North and in micro-enterprises and strong differences between sectors: from 11% in mines to 77% in artistic activities.
Assolombarda's online desk provides updates and tools to help companies manage economic, energy, and logistics risks related to the Middle East crisis. President Biffi warns: "Significant impacts."
Italiana Ferramenta is an export-driven model of Made in Italy: 72% revenue growth since 2018, 100% foreign sales, and a presence in over 60 countries across Europe, Asia, and North America. This is how a Friulian company became a global player hidden behind...
In India, due to its economic growth, the opportunities offered by Mercosur in Brazil and the Mattei Plan in Morocco offer new concrete routes for Made in Italy. Sace's 2026 Export Map guides companies towards markets and...
According to Unioncamere, Italian SMEs have tripled their adoption of AI (from 6 to 18% in four years) and are strengthening cybersecurity, but without integrating the technology into their processes, AI can represent both an opportunity and a risk for digital security.
The Stellantis 2025 annual report highlights top management compensation: the highest-paid remains former CEO Tavares with nearly €12 million, followed by €5,4 million for Filosa, and €2,45 million for Elkann. No annual bonuses for managers with free cash flow...
The Web & Communication Solutions business unit launches Affiliate Advertising, a pay-for-performance service to help companies obtain qualified leads with clear costs and measurable returns.
Yesterday, the CDP board of directors approved new measures to support groups active in strategic industrial sectors, companies involved in the energy transition, and the development of international cooperation.
Companies plan to hire 424 people in February: labor demand remains high, but nearly half of the required profiles are difficult to find. Despite the significant contribution of immigrants,
The study shows low risk: improved credit quality and ability to manage impaired positions. PA: debts classified as impaired under automatic application of the regulation reflect procedural delays and not actual defaults.
The United States remains one of the most important markets for Made in Italy products, with overseas sales reaching $68,13 billion in 2024, driven by machinery, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and electronics. A co-financing quota is planned for...
According to research by the Artificial Intelligence Observatory at the Polytechnic University of Milan, the AI market in Italy will grow 50% in 2025, reaching €1,8 billion. Impacts on businesses, employment, skills, and governance between the AI Act and the end of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).
Intesa Sanpaolo and Unione Industriali Torino's 2026 Financial Outlook depicts a slowing economy driven by geopolitics and energy. Investments, green transition, M&A, and competitiveness are the priorities for Italian businesses.
Confindustria Piemonte's Internationalization Report records growth in the turnover of companies investing in foreign markets. President Amalberto: "The economic fabric remains solid, but a systemic strategy is needed."
PwC survey on the eve of Davos: Italian CEOs remain optimistic and focus on growth, but delays in adopting Artificial Intelligence are holding back competitiveness.
According to the latest Bank of Italy survey, Italian businesses are showing increased confidence: demand is growing, wages are rising moderately, and investments are recovering. Inflation remains under control, while the construction industry remains struggling due to delays in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP).
The Italian gold, silver, and jewelry sector will close 2025 with a 5,8% increase in revenues, according to the latest survey by Mediobanca's Research Department. Figures are mixed, including the ranking by profitability and the consequences of the gold and silver rally.
The Bulletin of Unioncamere and the Ministry of Labour: positive prospects compared to a year ago for primary employment (+6,5%), stable services (+0,1%), declining industry (-3,5%); difficulty in finding jobs decreased (45,8%).
The company, active in the Digital Trust, Cybersecurity and Business Innovation sectors, will be the subject of a public purchase offer aimed at delisting from Euronext Star Milan
The Quirinale intervened in the Senate Budget Committee to block the "shield" for employers, while the Milan Prosecutor's Office fights gangmastering directly, often bypassing the judges. With collective bargaining agreements under scrutiny and prosecutors playing at...
The sustainability strategy, represented by the acronym ESG, was supposed to change the face of capitalism, but it's already in crisis. Economist Tito Boeri identifies five causes.
Piedmontese businesses are optimistic about the new year. Turin is above average in production, orders, and employment, while exports continue to suffer amid uncertainty and international tensions. This is according to the quarterly survey by the Research Center of the Turin Industrial Union.
The fashion entrepreneur succeeds Filippo Sertorio and will remain in office until 2029. The company is based on five strategic pillars: finance, innovation, internationalization, leadership, and community.
The changes introduced therefore extend the time for parliamentary approval: the examination in the Senate will begin on December 22nd, final approval in Montecitorio between Christmas and the end of the year.
The report by Area Studi Mediobanca, Centro Studi Tagliacarne, and Unioncamere depicts a dynamic Southern Italy, with medium-sized businesses confident in 2025 thanks to growth, investments, and exports. However, energy costs, bureaucracy, and skills shortages remain.
The €3,5 billion will be used for ZES (Special Economic Zones), hyper-depreciation, Industry 5.0, and so on. Resources for the Strait of Messina bridge have been reprogrammed. The gold intervention has been reformulated.
Assolombarda President Alvise Biffi: "The goal is to foster capital attraction and create qualifying professional opportunities through an intergenerational pact."
The second stage was hosted in Turin, in collaboration with the local Industrial Union. The discussion focused on artificial intelligence and skills for growth.
The Fashion System remains a sector of strategic importance for Made in Italy, with a turnover of almost 100 billion euros produced by 53 thousand companies
The North West 2025 Academy brought together experts, businesses, and stakeholders in Cuneo for an in-depth discussion on the strategic role of customs in global logistics.
According to the Family Business Innovation Observatory of Luiss Business School and Intesa Sanpaolo, the entry of Millennials and Generation Z into top management roles in Italian family businesses is strengthening the adoption of advanced digital tools.
According to data from the Excelsior information system, created by Unioncamere in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, the worst data concerns ITS technicians and graduates in STEM disciplines
Over the past five years, approximately 152 companies have changed hands in Italy, mostly microenterprises. With 15 million Italians owning shares worth over €1.600 trillion, research by Verum Partners and Startex AI reveals a market…
After four days of non-stop negotiations between Fim-Fiom-Uilm and Federmeccanica-Assistal, the national collective labor agreement was signed at the Confindustria headquarters in Rome with a wage increase on the contractual minimums of 205 euros at the average level over four years.
The new decree for the former Ilva steelworks authorizes Acciaierie d'Italia, currently in extraordinary administration, to use the remaining €108 million in bridging financing until February 2026. Meanwhile, a new meeting with the unions will be held on November 28th.
According to the Professions Market of the Excelsior Information System of Unioncamere and the Ministry of Labour, among the most difficult profiles to find are the engineering and health sectors
After a long hiatus due to cumbersome regulations, the Transition 5.0 program, which finances companies investing in green machinery and equipment, has been weakened by cutting a large portion of its funding and diverting it to the budget.
The initiative by Intesa Sanpaolo's IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, led by Mauro Micillo, shows a country showing signs of resilience despite tariffs. The focus is on the Lazio economy.
In Italy, fewer than one in four companies is led by a woman, but female-owned businesses are more quality-oriented and more likely to invest. Rome is the largest city with 100.000 businesses.
Ten international tour operators are exploring industrial tourism in Turin, Ivrea, and Biella: an initiative by the Piedmont Region, through its Visit Piemonte agency, based on an idea by Confindustria Piemonte.
The greatest growth is seen in construction and agriculture, but the most representative sector of foreign entrepreneurship in Italy remains trade. The main countries of origin are Morocco, Romania, and China.
In Italy, high-tech activities account for approximately 8% of value added and 4,5% of manufacturing employment. Furthermore, innovation has a positive impact on export growth, with an estimated 8,3% increase compared to competitors.
The new ICSC-IFAB-ASTRID report highlights the need for a clear industrial strategy, more public-private cooperation and a major skills plan to bridge the technological gap.
Postel, a Poste Italiane Group company, is expanding its offerings through a partnership with Amazon Web Services. The agreement aims to foster the digital transformation of businesses and public administrations.
According to the quarterly Movimprese analysis conducted by Unioncamere and InfoCamere, the growth drivers are still joint-stock companies. As for the sectors, in absolute terms, the construction sector is the largest contributor.
Renzo Rosso's Otb group consolidates its expansion in Asia with the opening of its new headquarters in Shanghai, a lecture at Donghua University and the celebrations for Diesel's 20th anniversary in China.
Stellantis is relaunching in the United States with a $13 billion plan over four years. Filosa: "America is our home; success here strengthens us everywhere." But Canada protests: "Jobs are at risk; honor your commitments."
According to the Excelsior Bulletin, despite the contraction in demand for labour, the difficulty in finding staff remains high, affecting 46,8% of the positions sought, although a decrease of two percentage points compared to last year.
Assonime presents a series of proposals to strengthen businesses, investment, and innovation in Italy. Prime Minister Meloni promises to consider them, but it remains to be seen whether the government will be able to translate them into concrete reforms.
On Tuesday, October 7, Rome hosts the Unindustria general assembly, with over 1.300 entrepreneurs and managers from leading Italian companies in attendance. Speakers include Minister Adolfo Urso and Confindustria President Emanuele Orsini.
The eighth Adapt-Intesa Report analyzes the evolution of corporate welfare in Italy between 2022 and 2024. More flexible and integrated systems are emerging in tourism, housing, and supplementary pensions.
Gianluca Briganti's book offers a comprehensive analysis of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Project Finance, exploring opportunities, critical issues and the link with the new Public Contracts Code and the PNRR.
The meetings will last until October 3rd, with the aim of strengthening the reputation of Made in Piedmont in Japan, but also attracting Japanese companies to Italy. In and around Turin, 1.300 foreign multinationals employ 150.000 people...
INTERVIEW WITH NICOLA PASSARIELLO, director/IPL in Financial Crime Compliance at Moody's, following the Cucinelli case, which collapsed on the stock market following accusations by some analysts - who had bet on a fall in the stock price and to which the company responded sharply - of evading…
A decade of challenges amid the pandemic, inflation, and US tariffs: Italian companies remain resilient. Eni leads the Mediobanca rankings by revenue; here are the Top 10.
Over 60 representatives of the Southern Italian business world took part in the fifth stage of Obiettivo Italia 2025, the initiative promoted by the IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division of Intesa Sanpaolo.
Confindustria Piemonte welcomed ambassador Vani Rao to Turin for the first time: Piedmontese companies account for 20% of all Italian exports to the Asian country, which is growing by over 7% each year.
Operations with a total value of approximately 230 million euros in favor of local communities, Italian companies operating in strategic sectors and sustainable development in international markets
The conference “Energy Scenarios 2026” was held at the Turin Industrial Union Congress Centre, bringing together numerous companies to discuss market prospects, purchasing strategies and efficiency tools.
A Memorandum of Understanding between CDP and Confindustria was signed in Rome. New financial instruments, a roadshow in ten cities, and a focus on innovation, the South, and exports to strengthen the competitiveness of Italian businesses.
According to the Unioncamere–Tagliacarne survey, 35% of businesses in Southern Italy will invest in Industry 4.0 technologies by 2027, exceeding the national average. Manufacturing, robotics, and cybersecurity are key sectors, but skills and resources barriers remain.
Banker Giovanni Bossi, founder and CEO of Cherry Bank, previews the key issues at the Ambrosetti Forum, which brings together the elite of economics and finance in Cernobbio. "More than ever, markets aren't demanding abstract forecasts, but credible scenarios.…
