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At the "Banca Finanza" event held in Turin, the "Banking Oscars" were presented, recognizing banking institutions that have distinguished themselves through financial strength, profitability, growth, talent development, and digital innovation.

Among the award recipients were Antonio Patuelli, Chairman of the Italian Banking Association (ABI); Gian Maria Gros-Pietro, Deputy Vice Chairman of ABI and Chairman of Intesa Sanpaolo; Camillo Venesio, Vice Chairman of ABI and Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Banca del Piemonte; and Marco Elio Rottigni, General Manager of ABI.

The awards ceremony, hosted at the Hotel Principi di Piemonte in Turin, was also attended by our CEO, Dr. Massimiliano De Castro, who presented an award to Dr. Mauro Re of Banca Cesare Ponti, ranked first in the "Small Banks" category, in recognition of the bank's achievements and its contribution to the banking and financial sector.

The event, organized by the long-established specialist magazine Banca Finanza, brought together institutional representatives, executives, and leading figures from the banking industry to celebrate excellence across the Italian banking sector.

Our company also took part in the event, reaffirming its commitment to fostering strong relationships within the banking and financial community. The CEO was accompanied by the Institutional Banking Relations and Sales team—Matteo Pagani, Marco Minora, and Daniele Margarita—as well as Senior Partner Michele Pignataro.

ARC confirms its partecipation in the 1th Level MBA Master’s Program organized by S.A.A.,School of Management of the University of Turin.

Within its educational path, Arc offers an in-depth study dedicated to the tockenization of financial instruments, a process that allows the digital representation of rights and assets through blockchain technology.

The topic is addressed in light of the Fintech Decree, which introduced the first regulatory framework in Italy aimed at governing the issue and circulation of financial instruments in digital form on distributed ledgers(DLT).

A distinctive element of ARC’s intervention is the experiental approach, made possible through the use of the Block Invest dashboard, a platform developed to accompany investors and operators along a Blockchain Journey.

The lecture, held by CEO Dr.Massimiliano De Castro, guided the partecipants through the exploration of the main themes related to tokenization, blockchain, and digital finance, with a focus on the role of Fintech regulation and operational innovation profiles, highlighting the link between technological evolution and possible applications in the financial sector.

Partecipation in the Master in Business Administration represents an important opportunity for ARC to engage with students, professionals and academics.

We are proud to have taken part in the event “Intelligenze in Rete: Educazione, Innovazione, Futuro” at the Convitto Nazionale “Mario Pagano” in Campobasso to discuss how new technologies and AI impact on both the educational world and the world of work.   

ARC has earned the opportunity to share his experience, developed during the collaboration with ExpertAI: AI is changing business processes and opening new growth possibilities for the future.  

The expert and relator  Prof. Fabio Santini, SPV South Europe ExpertAI and Professor at Politecnico di Milano, has confirmed this case study, offering a strategic vision on the future of AI and the crucial role of collaboration between ecosystem of training and working/producing.

In the afternoon Dr. Giorgio Meyer, Channel Sales Manager ExpertAI, Dr. Massimiliano De Castro, CEO ARC, and Dr. Alessandra Borettini, Executive Digital Marketing & Communication ARC have guided active discussions and encouraged a reflection about the several real application of AI. Students also have had the support of the avatar AI of Mario Pagano, who has answered all their questions and curiosities.

Thanks to the Rector Rossella Gianfagna  and all the institutions involved to promoting such a rich and stimulating comparison.

ARC is proud to reaffirm its support for Dynamo in 2025, participating in the 4th edition of the “Christmas Show.” Over the years, this event has grown in both impact and community engagement, further strengthening its dedication to children with serious medical conditions and their families.

“Dynamo Camp represents an exemplary model of solidarity in Italy,” says Massimiliano De Castro, CEO of ARC. “Being part of this initiative means contributing to the creation of spaces that offer relief, joy, and a sense of normalcy for children facing extraordinary daily challenges. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of shared moments and mutual care.”