Guided by Timeless Principles
A Framework Built on Honour
Since our founding in 1972, Casa Della Finanza has held that sound governance is not merely a regulatory obligation it is the very foundation of a bank worthy of its clients' trust. Our governance framework is an expression of our character.
We operate under the two-tier governance model prescribed by Italian law and reinforced by the highest standards of the European Banking Authority. Every structure, every committee, every policy exists to ensure that our institution acts with integrity in all things.
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Accountability — clear lines of responsibility from the boardroom to every branch.
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Transparency — open reporting to shareholders, regulators, and the public we serve.
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Independence — a majority of independent directors ensures impartial oversight.
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Sustainability — decisions weighed against their impact on people, planet, and prosperity.
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Risk Prudence — robust risk appetite frameworks protecting client assets above all else.
Our Board Structure
Those Who Steward Our Institution
Former Governor of the Banca d'Italia and Professor Emeritus of Financial Law at La Sapienza. Appointed Chairman in 2016 following a distinguished career in European monetary policy.
Nominations · RemunerationTwenty years at the helm of European corporate banking. Dr. Visconti led the bank's strategic transformation and international expansion across twelve markets since her appointment in 2019.
Executive CommitteeFormerly Chief Economist at the European Central Bank. Mr. Alonzi oversees capital management, treasury, and investor relations, ensuring the bank's financial resilience under all market conditions.
Risk · AuditChair of Corporate Governance at Università Bocconi and Non-Executive Director of three FTSE MIB companies. Her expertise shapes the bank's governance codes and board evaluation processes.
Nominations (Chair) · AuditFounding partner of Landi & Associati, specialists in financial regulation and ECB compliance. Appointed to the Board in 2021, Mr. Landi chairs the Audit Committee and leads the Internal Control framework review.
Audit (Chair)Chief Digital Officer at a leading European fintech group prior to joining the Board. Ms. Caruso leads the bank's technology governance oversight, ensuring digital transformation aligns with risk and regulatory standards.
Risk (Chair) · RemunerationSpecialist Oversight Bodies
Audit Committee
Oversees the integrity of financial reporting, the effectiveness of internal audit, and the independence of the external auditor. Reviews the annual and interim financial statements prior to Board approval and ensures compliance with IFRS and regulatory capital requirements.
Risk Committee
Sets and monitors the bank's Risk Appetite Framework across credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk. Advises the Board on current and future risk tolerance and reviews the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) annually.
Nominations Committee
Identifies and recommends candidates for Board and senior management appointments. Leads the annual Board evaluation process and ensures succession planning across all critical roles, maintaining the balance of skills, experience, and diversity on the Board.
Remuneration Committee
Determines and reviews the remuneration policy for Executive Directors and senior management, ensuring pay is aligned with long-term performance, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements. Publishes an annual Remuneration Report for shareholder approval.
Policies & Key Publications
In the spirit of transparency, Casa Della Finanza makes available its principal governance documents to shareholders, clients, and the public. All documents are reviewed and approved annually by the Board.