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Innovation management: a new European standard for #InnovationProfessionals Last May 6th I participated as a member of UNI CT016 GL 89 and representing UniProfessioni at the kick-off meeting where with other representatives from various European countries we discussed the scope of the project and its scope. The idea is to develop a standard on Innovation Professionals based on the Italian UNI 11814 and on the APNR (Non-Regulated Professional Activities) scheme reported within it. UNI Ente Italiano di Normazione has in fact acquired the secretariat of the new working group 7 Innovation Management Professionals which is part of the Technical Committee CEN - European Standardization Committees 389 which deals with issues relating to innovation management. As a result of this new project, the English version of the UNI 11814 standard has been translated and published and is therefore available among the standards in the UNI catalogue. UNI 11814 specifically deals with defining the requirements relating to professional figures operating in the field of innovation management (Innovation management professionals), namely: Innovation Technician Innovation specialist Innovation Manager the defined requirements are expressed in such a way as to facilitate the conformity assessment processes.

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In recent years, total investments in private credit in Italy have increased significantly, the attractiveness of the Italian market for international investors has also grown thanks to a series of reforms that have simplified the barriers to the entry of new capital. In this Q&A, Claudia Lotti and Giovanni Patricelli discuss some of the current dynamics, trends and prospects of private credit markets in Italy. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/egP-ESVv

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Is Artificial Intelligence finally changing the media landscape? GEDI and Reply give newspapers a newly found voice. GEDI Gruppo Editoriale is the home of famous Italian newspaper brands like "la Reppublica" and "la Stampa". As of June 2024 Exor N.V. exercised its option on the remaining shares and now owns 100% of GEDI Gruppo Editoriale. Thanks to my investor friend Paolo Veneziani, I met Reply last November before the Exor Investor Day. Reply's "Voice Studio uses one of the best AI-based voice cloning engines to convert text articles into high-quality audio podcasts, ensuring the realism and naturalness needed for a clear and authentic listening experience." according to Business Wire. *** No investment advice. No buy or sell recommendation for any of the quoted companies mentioned. Personal opinion only. Do your own research *** Source picture: gedi.it

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Well-designed #PerformanceRelated pay-schemes can increase productivity but may create #stress for the individual: 'Performance-related pay and productivity - Do performance-related pay and financial participation schemes have an effect on firms’ performance?' by Claudio Lucifora at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and Federica Origo at Università degli Studi di Bergamo. Elevator pitch A growing number of firms offer compensation packages that link pay to performance. The aim is to motivate workers to be more efficient while also increasing their attachment to the company, thereby reducing turnover and absenteeism. The effects of performance-related pay on productivity depend on the scheme type and design, with individual incentives showing the largest effect. Governments often offer tax breaks and financial incentives to promote performance-related pay, though their desirability has been questioned due to large deadweight losses involved. The diffusion of remote work will increase the relevance of performance-related pay. https://lnkd.in/eM_4-8sW

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Un nuovo deal nell'energia per CDI Global Italy. A new deal in the energy industry for CDI Global Italy.

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🌍 China’s Expansion in Africa: A Boon for Global Banks 🏦 As Chinese companies, both medium and large, continue their global expansion, Africa has become a key destination. This growth not only presents opportunities for increased profits but also helps in diversifying risks. Global financial institutions like Citigroup are seizing this opportunity, providing crucial financial services to support these ventures, according to a report by Africa e Affari source. But what about Italy? Italy, with its strong industrial base and history of international trade, cannot afford to lag behind. Italian companies should look to Africa not just as a market, but as a strategic partner in their global growth. Italian banks and financial institutions have the chance to play a critical role, leveraging their expertise in financing and investment to support Italian and European companies entering the African market. In an increasingly interconnected world, collaboration and strategic alliances will be key. Italy must be proactive in fostering these relationships, ensuring that it remains competitive in the global market. 🚀 How do you see Italy’s role in this global expansion? #GlobalBusiness #AfricaExpansion #ItalianIndustry #Banking #China #Italy #InternationalTrade Internationalia S.r.l.

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) is a key pillar in the global financial landscape; the main objective of these transactions is to support small and medium-sized companies in becoming competitive and resilient to economic challenges.  #AeffeCapital #merger #acquisition #FinancialAdvisor #FinancialServices #FinancialStructure #FinancialChallenges #FinancialConsulting

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Absolute truth, today an agreement of dialogue and Peace can be found in every context: Geographical, Religious, Cultural, Economic, Political, Energy....etc etc, if it is not found, it is because the great economic interest for the war with all its implications.

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The latest monthly survey by CFA Society Italy, conducted in collaboration with Il Sole 24 Ore - #Radiocor, has been released, focusing on forecasts for the Italian economy and key geographic regions (Europe, USA), along with other market variables. According to the CFA Italy Radiocor Sentiment Index for November 2024, expectations for Italy’s domestic economy among Italian investment professionals holding CFA® certifications remain largely unchanged compared to last month, with the Sentiment Index at -28 points (a decline of 1.7 points from the October survey). For the Eurozone, expectations align with those for Italy’s economy, while for the US, a weakening outlook is anticipated, though still an improvement from the previous survey.   ➡ Download the survey here: https://lnkd.in/d7_XUf6X #SentimentIndex #CFASocietyItaly #EU #US

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Tax exemptions apply if venture capital fund allocations reach 5% of qualified investments in 2025 and 10% from 2026 onwards. Read more... https://lnkd.in/edsmgvD6 #Italy #Venturecapital CDP Cassa Depositi e Prestiti

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An old aquaintance of mine, Mr. Francesco Mutti, head of the homonymous group, has recently commented on the necessity for Italian companies to raise real salaries in order to retain talents. "Italy must chose a different model based on productivity, competitiveness, innovation, legality" said Mr. Mutti as President of Centromarca, a free association of important Italian brands operating in different sectors. From 2019 to 2023 Centromarca associated companies "have raised salaries by 17%. The Italian average in the same period has been +5,4% only, "whilst inflation, as measeured by the NIC index, has registered +16,2%". To be honest, Mr. Mutti touched also on issues such as minimun size, investment courage, digitisation and less bureaucracy, but I think the issue of salaries is paramount in this day and age and wish other Italian eterpreneurs would follow suit. Companies' profits can not by themselves be justified if they come at the expense of one major class of stakeholders, e.g. their employees. It might work in the short run, but in the long run their performance will inexhorably be lackluster at best. For a healthy economy and a stable society, the gap between the rich (enterpreneurs and majority stockholers) and the working class must be reduced in order to strengthen a crucial middle-class. Unfortunately the contrary has happened in the post-Covid years and we all have to reflect on this.

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Did you know that in 1971 in Italy, the ratio of elderly people to children was 1:1, while today it is 5:6? The profound demographic transformation affecting this country has repercussions on the future sustainability of the pension system. What can be done? In this video from the "Saper investire con Azimut" series, Matteo D'Ettorre, CEO of Azimut Financial Insurance – Strategic Management at Azimut Capital Management shares insights on this topic. ▶️ Watch the video to learn more!

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