BPER Banca was awarded last night in London at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 ceremony, one of the most prestigious awards in the international banking sector, receiving the title of "Italy's Best Bank".

Established in 1992 by the international financial magazine Euromoney, today one of the world leaders in financial intelligence, the Awards for Excellence represent one of the main benchmarks in the sector at a global level. Every year, the institutions that stand out for their economic results, capacity for innovation, quality of service, financial solidity and contribution to the development of their respective markets are awarded. The evaluation criteria also include growth, profitability, and the ability to anticipate the evolution of the competitive environment and to respond to customer needs.

According to the Euromoney jury, BPER stood out for its strong track record in M&A and organic growth, for its proven ability to integrate acquisitions effectively and efficiently, with a constructive approach. Also important are the significant investments in technology and innovation allocated in the medium-term plan, to support both dimensional growth and competitiveness, and the significant commercial dynamics including double-digit growth in new loans to households and businesses.