ROME (ITALPRESS) – An agreement has been signed between UniCredit and Confcommercio-Imprese per l’Italia with the aim of supporting member companies by assisting them in making investments and on their path to growth. Specifically, the agreement includes measures to facilitate access to credit through a range of financing tools aimed at supporting the operational needs of businesses, including medium- to long-term loans, financing for real estate investments or the purchase of equipment. This is according to a joint statement. For cash flow management,” the note continues, “the agreement includes integrated digital payment solutions and tools for managing cash flows and financial transactions.Special attention is paid to ESG issues with tailored solutions for sustainable investments for energy efficiency, reduction of CO2 emissions, and projects geared toward a transition to more sustainable business models.In addition, UniCredit, through its Banking Academy, will provide free training courses that can help tertiary businesses develop key skills, such as financial management, access to credit, financing opportunities for sustainability (ESG), digital culture, and export management strategies.”With this new agreement with UniCredit,” says Enrico Postacchini, Confcommercio board member in charge of commerce and cities, “we are able to offer member companies, if new UniCredit customers, excellent conditions for opening a Business account and on payment and card acceptance solutions, which are now essential elements for every tertiary market business. “Thanks to this new agreement with Confcommercio,” says Remo Taricani, Deputy Head of Italy at UniCredit (pictured), “we confirm our commitment to support SMEs in the area in order to foster their growth and greater solidity for the future. We want to be at the side of our businesses, offering them a wide range of products and solutions dedicated to all kinds of needs, particularly on payment systems, facilitating them in their daily activities of cash flow and transaction management.”
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