Anna Tosolini has a consolidated experience in the financial sector with in-depth knowledge in Corporate Finance, Strategy, Planning and M&A. Raffaele Scote has extensive know-how in securitisation and structured finance, gained through a long career with roles of increasing responsibility in the banking sector.
Gardant SGR’s first fund represents a long-term investment strategy with two areas of focus: credit/direct lending to Italian SMEs, and investment in companies/assets of a strategic nature for the country’s economy, in particular infrastructures.
Gardant, a pioneer in Italy as manager of UTP credit positions since 2016, strengthens its proprietary management architecture with a partnership with Wiserfunding, leading fintech player specialised in corporate credit risk analysis.
The plan was launched by Sella, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and Medio Credito Centrale. The bond issues will be listed on ExtraMOT PRO3, the segment of Borsa Italiana dedicated to minibonds.
With over EUR 45 billion in assets under management, EUR 20 billion in special servicing, over 300 professionals, a track record of over EUR 1.2 billion in investments and 8 years of continuous growth, Credito Fondiario’s debt purchasing and debt servicing business is evolving and separating into a new Group, entirely focused on this sector and thus positioned to take advantage of significant future business opportunities.