Online broker eToro is strengthening its presence in the Italian and European fintech ecosystem through a new partnership with SDA Bocconi.
The trading and investment platform announces today that it has joined the European FS (Financial Services) Tech Hub of Milan, a project promoted by ICE SDA Bocconi developed in collaboration with various partners active in the financial services sector, as well as associations of sector.
As a member of the Hub, eToro will collaborate with ICE SDA Bocconi to design and deliver an event on the evolution of financial markets and the role played by the fintech sector.
The European FS (Financial Services) Tech Hub of Milan is an initiative launched at the end of 2023 with the aim of facilitating connections between companies, financial institutions, start-ups and researchers at an international level. Within the Hub, it intends to offer a wide range of learning opportunities, including workshops, specialist courses and training on topics such as entrepreneurship and innovation, with particular attention to the evolving regulatory landscape.
Massimo Citoni, Regional Director for Italy at eToro, comments:
“We are delighted to accept SDA Bocconi’s invitation to support this exciting initiative, which envisions a future of more efficient and inclusive financial services. eToro started as a fintech company with a mission to leverage technology and finance to make markets accessible to everyone. Today, fostering active dialogue between stakeholders is vital to collectively building a future for financial markets that is open, secure and transparent.”
“So we are proud to be able to contribute and share our experience and knowledge. After joining Assofintech, our participation in this project is further proof of our commitment to actively participate in financial innovation in Italy and Europe”, concludes Citoni.
Gmede Gigante, Professor of Economics and Director of Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship at SDA Bocconi, said:
“At SDA Bocconi and our European Technology Center FS, we stand out for our international activity and ability to involve all key players in innovation in the financial system. These include regulators, industry associations, large consultancies, banks and fintechs. The project combines excellence and uniqueness, aiming to promote innovation and strengthen the competitiveness of the Italian financial sector internationally. The creation of this hub represents a strategic challenge that projects our school into the future, becoming the European point of reference for attracting and developing talent and technology in the financial sector, making the most of the excellent platform offered by the city of Milan and the collaboration with high-level partners”.