The strong points of the Italian system and the outlook for trade with Slovenia. These were the key issues discussed at the “Italian Banking and Business Forum” at the Economics Faculty of the city’s university. The event was organised at the initiative of the Italian Embassy in Slovenia in agreement with the Institute for Foreign Trade (ICE) and the support of the “Italian-Slovenian Forum”.
Deep bilateral relationship
Given the quality of the presentations, the level of the debate and the more-than-positive response by participants, the event could well be placed on a permanent footing and take place annually. The Under-Secretary for Economic Development, Massimo Vari, who was also present, underscored the deep bilateral relationship and the need for a clear framework to incentivise investment between Italy and Slovenia.
Professor Angelo Tantazzi, Deputy Chairman of the London Stock Exchange, sketched out a picture of Italian banks that illustrated their soundness and resilience. The lively panel debate was led by the Governor of the Slovenian Central Bank, Marko Kranjec, and the Chief Executive Officers of Banka Koper and Unicredit. Italian and Slovenian entrepreneurs were particularly interested in the part of the programme dedicated to the micro-economy.
