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A valuable afternoon of panels, discussions, and networking on Banking and Finance, led by senior industry professionals. Organized by the SDA Bocconi | Finance Club, Banking Day offered participants the opportunity to gain insights into the latest trends shaping the financial industry while expanding their professional network. The event opened with a welcome address by Federico Pippo, Director of the Master in Corporate Finance, and Lorenzo Cesario Covas, President of the Finance Club, setting the stage for an engaging and dynamic afternoon. The agenda featured a fireside chat with Michele Croci (Head of Investment Banking Italy, J.P. Morgan) and Edoardo Raváà (Co-Head of Investment Banking Italy, Goldman Sachs), moderated by Federico Pippo and Lorenzo Covas, who explored key dynamics in today’s investment banking landscape. This was followed by a high-level roundtable with Federico Bonaccorsi, CFA (Goldman Sachs), Roberto Ferraris (Managing Director, BBVA) and Barbara Lunghi (Borsa Italiana) moderated by Martin Beltran Barragan and Yael Chone, offering diverse perspectives on the evolving financial ecosystem. After a short break, the event concluded with closing remarks by Francesco Ausania. Throughout the day, Alex A. also served as the event moderator, ensuring a smooth and engaging flow across all sessions. Events like Banking Day reflect the mission of the Finance Club—one of the 12 student-run organizations at SDA Bocconi—by creating meaningful opportunities for students and industry leaders to connect through impactful initiatives. #SDABocconi #BusinessSchool #SchoolOfManagement