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CORP
Business Banking

Banca
Corporate

Financing the ambitions of Italian enterprise from the family workshop to the multinational boardroom.

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Corporate & Business Banking

Banking Built for Business.

A Century and a Half of Enterprise

Since 1972, Casa Della Finanza has financed the enterprises that built the Italian nation. We funded the railways of the Risorgimento, the factories of the Miracolo Economico, and the global brands that carry Italy's name around the world today. Our corporate banking practice is not a division it is our heritage.

We serve businesses of every size from the artisan producer with ten employees to the listed corporation managing billion-euro supply chains — with a consistency of approach that has made us the banking partner of choice for generations of Italian business families.

Every corporate client is assigned a dedicated Relationship Director: a senior banker who takes time to understand your industry, your cycle, your ambitions, and your constraints and who is reachable by direct line, not a call centre.

"We do not simply finance business we understand it, and we stand behind it."

Casa Della Finanza · Corporate Banking Philosophy
Corporate Banking · At a Glance
Clients Served42,000+ Businesses
Lending Portfolio€ 38 Billion
Markets Covered12 Countries
Dedicated RDs320 Relationship Directors
Avg. Client Tenure22 Years
Sectors Covered18 Industry Sectors
Trade Finance Volume€ 12 Billion p.a.
Corporate Bonds Arranged€ 4.2 Billion 2024
42k+
Corporate Clients
€38B
Lending Portfolio
40
Years of Business Banking
320
Relationship Directors
18
Industry Sectors
22yr
Avg. Client Tenure
€ € 38B Lending
Corporate Finance · Lending

Corporate Lending & Credit Facilities

Structured capital for every stage of your company's growth

Our lending practice covers the full spectrum of corporate credit from revolving working capital facilities for SMEs, to syndicated term loans for major infrastructure projects. With a lending portfolio of €38 billion across 18 sectors, we have the appetite, the expertise, and the balance sheet to support your ambitions.

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    Working capital and revolving credit facilities from €250,000
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    Term loans and project finance up to €500 million
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    Acquisition finance and leveraged buyout structures
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    Syndicated lending and club deal arrangement
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    Green and sustainability-linked loan frameworks
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Trade
International · Trade Finance

Trade Finance & Letters of Credit

Securing your international transactions in every market, every currency

Italian enterprise has always looked outward. Our Trade Finance team has supported Italian exporters and importers across six continents for over a century structuring documentary credits, guarantees, and supply chain financing that remove risk and release working capital at every stage of the transaction.

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    Documentary Letters of Credit (L/C) import and export
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    Bank guarantees and performance bonds
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    Supply chain and receivables financing
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    Foreign exchange hedging and forward contracts
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    SACE and SIMEST-backed export credit facilities
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PAYROLL FX SWEEPING ESCROW SUBS POOLING Treasury
Treasury · Cash Management

Treasury & Cash Management

Complete visibility and control over your corporate liquidity

In a business where cash is the lifeblood, our Treasury and Cash Management platform gives your finance team complete, real-time command over every account, every entity, and every currency across your group. From automated notional pooling to multi-currency payment factories, we eliminate complexity and reduce idle cash.

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    Notional and physical cash pooling across subsidiaries
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    Multi-currency payment factory and SEPA processing
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    Real-time treasury management platform (API & SWIFT)
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    Interest rate and FX hedging products
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    Escrow and collection account management
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+18.4% Capital Markets
Capital Markets · DCM · ECM

Capital Markets & Debt Advisory

Accessing the markets with precision, credibility, and institutional reach

When your business is ready to access the capital markets whether for a bond issuance, a listing, or a complex hybrid financing our Capital Markets team combines deep structuring expertise with an extensive network of institutional investors across Europe, the Gulf, and Asia to deliver the optimal terms for your transaction.

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    Corporate bond issuance and Eurobond programmes
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    Green, social, and sustainability bonds (GSS+)
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    IPO advisory and equity capital markets
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    Private placement and EMTN programme management
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    Debt restructuring and liability management
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The greatest Italian companies were not built by bankers they were built by entrepreneurs. Our role is simply to stand behind them with the capital, the connections, and the confidence they need to go further than they imagined possible.

Casa Della Finanza · Corporate Banking,
Industry Expertise

Sectors We Serve

Real Estate & Construction

Development finance, CMBS, and property investment lending across Italy and Southern Europe.

Manufacturing & Industry

Capex financing, equipment leasing, and working capital for Italy's industrial backbone.

Technology & Innovation

Venture debt, R&D financing, and growth capital for Italy's fast-expanding technology sector.

Export & International Trade

End-to-end support for Italian exporters entering new markets, from L/C to SACE guarantees.

Food, Wine & Agriculture

Specialist lending for Italy's agrifood sector — from the vineyard to the global distribution network.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Acquisition finance, equipment lending, and project finance for hospitals, pharma, and medtech.

Luxury & Fashion

Bespoke credit solutions for Italy's luxury houses from brand acquisition to retail expansion.

Energy & Infrastructure

Project finance and green bonds for renewables, grid infrastructure, and public-private partnerships.

Our Distinction

Why Italian Businesses Choose Us

A Named Relationship Director

Your banker knows your business

Every corporate client is assigned a senior Relationship Director who studies your sector, understands your seasonality, and attends your board presentations. You are never handed to a call centre. Your banker's mobile number is on their business card.

Credit Decisions Within 48 Hours

Speed without sacrificing rigour

Our credit committees convene daily. Standard corporate lending decisions are returned within 48 working hours. For clients with an established credit history, pre-approved facilities can be drawn within 24 hours of request because business does not wait.

40 Years of Institutional Memory

Wisdom that no algorithm can replicate

We have banked Italian industry through the Risorgimento, two World Wars, the Lira crises, the euro transition, the 2008 financial crash, and a global pandemic. We have seen every cycle. That institutional memory informs every credit decision we make.

Competitive, Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. No surprises.

Our corporate pricing is agreed at the outset every margin, every fee, every covenant and set out in a term sheet you can hold us to. We do not believe in the fine print that only reveals itself at the worst possible moment.

European Reach, Italian Roots

Local insight across 12 markets

With offices in Frankfurt, Paris, London, Madrid, Zurich, and Dubai and correspondent banking relationships in 85 countries we can support your business wherever it takes you, while retaining the local knowledge and regulatory fluency that only an Italian institution can provide.

ESG & Sustainability Advisory

Financing the transition to a better economy

Our ESG Advisory team helps corporate clients design and implement sustainability-linked financing frameworks from green bond issuance to transition loans and supports CSRD reporting, EU Taxonomy alignment, and investor-grade ESG disclosure.

Our Commitment to Italian Enterprise

We hold that Italian business is not merely an economic category it is a civilisation. The family manufacturer in Brescia who has made precision components for four generations; the fashion house in Florence whose name is synonymous with elegance; the food producer in Sicily who feeds half of Europe: these are the clients we serve, and serving them well is, for us, both a privilege and a responsibility.

Our Approach

How We Work With You

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Initial Consultation
A senior Relationship Director visits your premises, meets your management team, and takes the time to understand your business model, your sector dynamics, and your strategic objectives before any product is discussed.
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Tailored Proposal
Within five working days, your Relationship Director presents a tailored term sheet not a generic brochure. Every facility, rate, covenant, and condition is specific to your business and negotiable before acceptance.
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Credit Approval
Our credit committee meets daily. Standard facilities are approved within 48 hours of receiving complete documentation. Your Relationship Director advocates for your case in committee and keeps you informed throughout.
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Ongoing Partnership
Drawdown is only the beginning. Your Relationship Director conducts quarterly reviews, flags opportunities, and ensures your facilities evolve with your business. Our average corporate relationship spans 22 years because we mean to stay.
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum annual turnover required for corporate banking? ▾
Our Corporate Banking division typically serves businesses with an annual turnover of €5 million and above. Companies below this threshold are served by our Business Banking team, which offers tailored products for SMEs and start-ups with growth potential.
How quickly can we access a credit facility once approved? ▾
Once your facility has been approved by our credit committee and documentation has been executed, funds are available for drawdown on the same working day. For pre-approved revolving facilities, drawdown instructions submitted before 12:00 noon are funded the same afternoon.
Do you provide banking services to non-Italian companies operating in Italy? ▾
Yes. We serve the Italian subsidiaries and branches of foreign corporations across all corporate banking services. Our International Client Services team, based in our Rome and Milan offices, provides onboarding support in English, French, German, and Spanish.
What collateral is typically required for corporate lending? ▾
Collateral requirements vary by facility type, loan-to-value ratio, and the borrower's credit profile. We provide both secured and unsecured lending. For established clients with a strong track record, significant facilities may be provided on an unsecured or partially secured basis. Your Relationship Director will discuss the optimal structure for your situation.
Can Casa Della Finanza help us with a merger or acquisition? ▾
Absolutely. Our Corporate Finance team provides acquisition finance, leveraged buyout structuring, and where appropriate financial advisory services for M&A transactions. We also work alongside specialist M&A advisory firms and legal counsel of your choosing, providing the financing component of your transaction.
How does Casa Della Finanza support our sustainability objectives? ▾
Our ESG Advisory team can help you design a sustainability-linked financing framework, including green loans, sustainability-linked bonds, and ESG-indexed revolving facilities. We also support CSRD disclosure, EU Taxonomy alignment assessments, and can introduce you to leading ESG rating agencies and sustainability consultants within our network.
Begin the Conversation

Your Business Deserves
a Bank That Understands It.

A senior Relationship Director is available to meet you within five working days at your offices, at ours, or wherever is most convenient. No obligation. No generic proposal. Just a proper conversation between bankers and business people.

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