Intesa Sanpaolo’s IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division hosted a conference in London focusing on growth opportunities linked to the UK’s new 10-year infrastructure plan. Mauro Micillo, Chief of the IMI CIB Division at Intesa Sanpaolo, emphasized the bank’s role in supporting investments with institutions, corporates, funds, and investors. “We are playing a catalytic role in supporting investments alongside institutions, corporates, funds and investors to support the key projects of the United Kingdom’s new 10-year infrastructure plan,” said Micillo.
The event gathered institutional representatives, business leaders, financial sector representatives, and academics to discuss the UK’s newly launched infrastructure plan (2025–2035) and explore initiatives for attracting investment. “We strongly believe that a constructive public-private dialogue is key to accelerating projects that strengthen the competitiveness of the United Kingdom and Europe,” added Micillo.
Since 2023, Intesa Sanpaolo has supported strategic transactions totaling around €11 billion in sectors like infrastructure and energy. The UK Government’s Infrastructure Strategy outlines £725 billion in investments aimed at modernizing services and promoting low-carbon transitions.
Speakers at the event included John Edwards from the UK Government, former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta, and Alan Morrison from Saïd Business School. The panel discussion featured leaders from various organizations including IKIGAI Capital and ENI UK.
The IMI CIB Division’s London branch serves as a key international hub for operations across several regions. Financing for corporate clients in these areas amounted to approximately €8.5 billion by end-2024.
Trade relationships between the UK, EU, and Middle East continue to be significant. In 2024 alone, UK exports to the EU reached £358 billion while imports were £454 billion. Trade with Gulf Cooperation Council countries stands at approximately £59 billion annually.
