Culture
The ABI promotes and coordinates projects for the protection and dissemination of art and culture in banks as an engine of development, inclusion and research. The initiative that brings together and coordinates the Association's cultural activities is the 'It's Culture!' Festival. A national event realised with Acri and FEduF which sees banks committed to supporting the cultural and social development of territories, enhancing the growth of communities. The Festival is organised by ABI Servizi - ABI Eventi.
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The "It's Culture!" initiative, which includes events and appointments throughout Italy and sees the participation of the Bank of Italy, is being held under the high patronage of the President of the Republic and under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourism, the Italian National Commission for UNESCO, with Rai Cultura and TgR Rai as media partners.
Among the activities related to 'it's culture!' is the Banks for Culture Observatory, which provides banks with continuous updates on the most innovative and inclusive ways of managing and sharing historical-artistic resources. Through dedicated meetings, the Observatory offers scenario analyses, case studies and spaces for dialogue between banks, experts, planners and specialised companies.
Details of events and calendar of events are available atl site is culture!
Searches
Insights and research on strategies, scenarios, objectives and the role played by communication in supporting banks' social and cultural activities. The analyses promoted by ABI, in collaboration with its members, aim to investigate emerging trends and issues of social impact, which generate shared value for the company, people and territory.
Internal communication to support company relations
The role of internal communication in building inclusive, dynamic and collaborative environments also thanks to the driving force of the communities that are structured within companies. The survey promoted by ABI "Una comunità, tante comunità: la forza delle reti sociali in banca" (One community, many communities: the strength of social networks in the bank) explores the role of internal communication in fostering a climate of trust and cohesion.
Internal communication to support relations in the company. Social networks and communities
Summary report with key survey results - May 2023
13 October 2023The internal communication of sustainability
The relationship between internal communication activities and sustainability initiatives. The survey 'People, environment, prosperity. The internal communication of sustainability" promoted by ABI explores how sustainable development issues, with a focus on inclusion and diversity, have a positive impact on relations and organisation in the bank.
People, environment, prosperity the internal communication of sustainability
Summary Report - April 2022
12 April 2022Internal Communication in the Time of Covid
New digital environments, accessible and inclusive, and the strengthening of connection channels; the search for proximity and increasingly problem-solving relationships.The survey 'Internal communication at the time of Covid' conducted by ABI highlights the evolution of internal communication before, during and after the Covid-19 health crisis.
Internal communication in the time of Covid
ABI Lab Report - Banking Processes
16 November 2021ABI Survey: Internal Communication at the Time of Covid
Summary Report - April 2021
26 May 2021Banks for social and culture
In a context in which optimising the use of resources becomes imperative, the Italian Banking Association deemed it appropriate to draw up a research report aimed at investigating the strategies, the resources invested, and the methods of intervention that banks in Italy adopt in the field of social and cultural investments (Corporate Giving).
People, environment, prosperity the internal communication of sustainability
Summary Report - April 2022
12 May 2022DOC A - Banks for Social and Cultural Affairs
Un'analisi del contesto italiano
4 June 2018DOC B - Banks for Social and Cultural Affairs
Benchmarking models
16 April 2018Publishing and culture
The ABI has a long publishing tradition in the cultural sphere. Works range from art collections and economic theory to the history of architecture and the historical archives of banks. Supporting this wealth of knowledge is the commitment of Bancaria Editrice, an important an organisation specialising in banking and financial issues that brings together more than 80 years of publishing experience of the Italian Banking Association.
The culture of banking today. Journey through a year of initiatives
Costantino D'Orazio- Il Mulino 2016 - With an introduction by Antonio Patuelli- preface by Antonio Brilli
16 January 2017Library
The ABI Library, which is located in Rome in the Scuderie di Palazzo Altieri, holds more than 10,000 volumes published by banks operating in Italy from the 19th century to the present day and the ACRI Fund consisting of 2,000 works.
The volumes cover a wide range of topics: in addition to numerous art books, there are publications on music, territory, cinema and economic thought.
The Library plays a leading role in banking publishing. Created to enhance the wealth of banking and financial knowledge, this form of publishing, which has been described by Umberto Eco as a "unique phenomenon", has, over time, taken on a broader dimension, often choosing works that no traditional publisher would otherwise publish.
On 26 June 2015, in the presence of the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, the Library was named after Stefano Siglientia figure of great importance for republican Italy and president of the ABI for over twenty-five years.
The Stephen Library Siglienti joined the Rome Pole of Cultural Institutes and is part of the National Library System.
From this link you can consult the online catalogue
Awards and Scholarships
The ABI organises and promotes prizes and scholarships for innovation and culture in business, banking and finance.
- Felice Gianani Foundation. The ABI promoted this foundation to honour Felice Gianani, former General Manager (1980-1992).
- The School Outcasts. Project showcases young talent through philanthropic donations.
Social Finance
Journalism award to promote financial and social inclusion.
- Article winner of the 7th edition: 'Income denied to women' Click here for articles that received prizes and mentions
- Article winner of the 6th edition: 'Rebirth in one's own skin. Click here for the recording of the award event, the article and selected videos of the winner and those mentioned
- Winner of the 5th edition: Finance for the weak, the frontiers of inclusion
- Winner of the 4th edition: We are (almost) all financial illiterates
Winner of the 1st edition
Winner of the 2nd edition
Winner of the 3rd edition
ABI-FEDUF-FIABA 'Finance for the Social' Award 7th Edition
Joint press release
6 March 2024Extension of ABI-FEDUF-FIABA Journalism Award "Finance for the Social"
Notice of competition 2022/2023
11 September 2023Related articles
Si è conclusa la terza edizione di “è cultura!”
ABI e A.D.S.I. firmano il Protocollo d’Intesa per la valorizzazione del patrimonio culturale