Nicola Francia

EUSIPA pursues, as umbrella association for issuers, the aim to coordinate transparency initiatives at the European level and to support uniform market standards. Through us many issuers engage in direct discussions with the decision-makers at European level.

The aim is to promote the interest and understanding of certificates and investment products for investors by facilitating the development of the markets in a way that makes them more efficient and transparent regarding these products. ACEPI, for this purpose: • promotes the circulation of information in relation to certificates and Investment Products, among Members that are made up of Financial Intermediaries and the general public; • carries out researches, studies, conference and seminars while also editing the publication of educational and training material, concerning the certificates and investment products; • protects the collective interests of its Members, is the representative for them regarding the regulatory authorities in both Italy and abroad, authorities which it works with by promoting the information of the Products. It also cooperates in order to provide greater transparency to the sector, regarding changes in regulations, through partnerships with institutions that have the same objectives (ACEPI is associated with the European Association EUSIPA); • collaborates with the management companies of the regulated and unregulated markets upon which the certificates and investment products are listed, for the sustainable development of the market; • promotes any other appropriate or useful initiative, that can enhance the degree of protection of the investors regarding the correct and transparent functioning of the certificates and investment products markets.

EUSIPA pursues, as umbrella association for issuers, the aim to coordinate transparency initiatives at the European level and to support uniform market standards. Through us many issuers engage in direct discussions with the decision-makers at European level.

UniCredit. Empowering Communities to Progress. We are a pan‑European bank operating with one consistent service model across Italy, Germany, Austria and Central & Eastern Europe. We combine strong local roots, specialist capabilities and digital innovation to turn ambitions into tangible outcomes for individuals, businesses and institutions. What we do We provide banking for individuals and companies, corporate & investment banking and advanced payment solutions. Our integrated structure across countries and business lines ensures a simple, efficient and seamless client experience, wherever our customers operate. How we create impact Our Purpose – Empowering Communities to Progress – guides how we make decisions and invest. From financing the real‑economy transition and supporting SME growth to fostering inclusion and opportunity for our people, we measure success through long‑term, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. Why follow us here Discover UniCredit’s contribution to Europe’s economy. Expect insights from our experts, stories from clients and colleagues, product and innovation updates, and initiatives that generate real impact in the communities we serve. Careers Looking for a place to grow and make a difference? Discover diverse career paths, continuous learning opportunities and a culture that puts people, equity and progress at the center.

Iris Venture Partners (IVP) is a family holding company. We manage a global portfolio of 40+ companies with a mandate for permanence. We partner with outliers at the earliest stages of company building and provide strategic liquidity through targeted secondaries.

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 64 countries, with more than 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions: ⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; ⚆ Corporate & Institutional Banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the European leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail-banking model in Mediterranean countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and Investment & Protection Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. To learn more about our social media terms and Data Protection Notice: https://group.bnpparibas/en/data-protection