30 June 2026
from 14:00 - CEST
In-person and digital event
Live digital event streamed on We Wealth’s channels, open to all In-person event reserved for a selected group of participants
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The event is accredited for 4 hours for the purpose of maintaining EFPA certifications. To receive the credits, it will be necessary to attend the entire event on the Zoom platform.
WHO IS IT FOR:
- Neo Broker
- Institutional Investors / Fund Buyers (banks, savings banks, pension funds, insurance companies, foundations, family offices, structured products)
- Fee-only financial advisors
- Issuers
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WHO IS IT FOR:
- Neo Broker
- Institutional Investors / Fund Buyers (banks, savings banks, pension funds, insurance companies, foundations, family offices, structured products)
- Fee-only financial advisors
- Issuers
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Industry Experts
Luca Mainò CFP®
Consultique SCF
Borsa Italiana – Euronext Group
Head of ETF Primary Markets & Distribution – Southern Europe
Head of Fund Selection
Mutual Funds, Private Markets & Sales Animation
eToro
Country Head Italy
Luca Carabetta
Trade Republic
Country Manager Italia
Manuela Pugliese
Xtrackers by DWS
Sales per l’Italia
Michele Raisoni
Scalable Capital
Co-Branch Manager Italia
Andrea Favero
Fideuram Direct
Head of Fideuram Direct
Giovanni Maggi
Assofondipensione
Presidente
Vincenzo Sagone
Franklin Templeton
Head of ETF Sales Italy
Ornella Perseu
Banca Patrimoni Sella & C.
Senior Fund Selector e Fund Analyst
Agenda
Networking Area
13.00 – 14.00
13.45 – 14.00
15.30 – 16.00
Main Stage
14.00 | WELCOME
Introduction by Fabienne Mailfait, Founder & CEO, and Chiara Samorì, Interim Editor-in-Chief, We Wealth
14.10 | PART ONE – ETFs AND PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION
The ETF market: numbers, trends and development prospects
The speaker will outline the evolution of the ETF market in Europe and Italy, analyzing the main inflow trends, the dynamics driving the adoption of passive instruments, and the growing role of ETFs within investors' portfolios. The changes affecting the asset management sector and the market's development prospects in the coming years will be explored in depth.
Speaker: Luisa Fischietti, Head of ETF Primary Markets & Distribution Southern Europe at Borsa Italiana - Euronext Group
14.25 | PART ONE – ETFs AND PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION
ETFs and fee-only advice: how the relationship with the client changes
The presentation will delve into the role of ETFs in fee-only and fee-on-top advisory models, analyzing how efficient and low-cost instruments can contribute to building portfolios oriented towards the investor's goals. Furthermore, the effects of regulatory evolution and new distribution models on the work of financial advisors will be examined.
Speaker: Luca Mainò, Founder of Consultique SCF, Member of the Board of Directors of NAFOP and Vice-President of ASSOSCF
14.40 | PART ONE – ETFs AND PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION
Beyond the single ETF: the challenge of portfolio construction
The growing availability of listed instruments makes the topic of portfolio construction increasingly central. What criteria should guide investment allocation today? How to balance risk, diversification, and long-term objectives? The presentation will delve into the role of ETFs within multi-asset strategies, highlighting how systematic approaches and rebalancing processes can contribute to building more efficient and resilient portfolios in market environments characterized by high uncertainty.
Speaker: Manuela Pugliese, Sales for Italy, Xtrackers by DWS
14.55 | PART ONE – ETFs AND PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION
Active ETFs: the convergence between active and passive management
Active ETFs represent one of the most dynamic segments of the asset management industry. From fixed income management to high-conviction equity strategies, more and more asset managers are adopting the ETF format to offer management expertise through liquid, transparent, and efficient instruments. An in-depth look at the trends driving this evolution and the implications for investors and advisors.
Speaker: Vincenzo Sagone, Head of ETF Sales Italy at Franklin Templeton
15.10 | PART ONE – ETFs AND PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION
Where do institutional investors invest? The role of ETFs in large portfolios
ETFs are no longer just tools for retail investors and financial advisors. Increasingly, they are also finding a place in the strategies of pension funds, provident funds, and professional investors. What advantages do they offer? How are they used in portfolio construction? And what developments are expected in the coming years? A comparison among some of the leading Italian institutional investors.
Speaker: Giovanni Maggi, Chairman of Assofondipensione
16.00 | PART TWO – DIGITAL INVESTORS, ACCESS TO MARKETS AND NEW TRENDS
From market access to the quality of choices
In recent years, ETFs, savings plans, and digital platforms have made access to the markets simpler and more inclusive than ever. If the democratization of investing can now be considered a reality, the new challenge concerns the quality of financial decisions. What role can artificial intelligence, financial education, and technological innovation play in helping investors build more informed portfolios? An analysis of the transformations that are redefining the relationship between investors, markets, and technology.
Speaker: Massimo Citoni, Country Head Italy of eToro
16.15 | PART TWO – DIGITAL INVESTORS, ACCESS TO MARKETS AND NEW TRENDS
Young investors, technology and financial literacy: the role of digital platforms
The round table will delve into how technological innovation is changing investor behavior and the way financial markets are accessed. The speakers will discuss the growing use of ETFs by retail investors, the spread of accumulation plans, the role of financial literacy, and the evolution of digital platforms in fostering greater market participation.
Speakers: Luca Carabetta, Country Manager Italy of Trade Republic; Andrea Favero, Head of Fideuram Direct; Michele Raisoni, Co-Branch Manager of Scalable Capital Italy
17.00 | PART TWO – DIGITAL INVESTORS, ACCESS TO MARKETS AND NEW TRENDS
ETFs put to the test in portfolios: the fund selectors' perspective
The speakers will analyze the role of ETFs within asset allocation and financial instrument selection processes. Through practical experience and concrete case studies, the criteria used in portfolio construction, the methods of integrating active and passive management, and the use of ETFs in the different phases of the market cycle will be explored in depth.
Speakers: Andrea Florio, Mutual Funds, Private Markets & Sales Animation at Zurich Bank; Ornella Perseu, Senior Fund Selector and Fund Analyst at Banca Patrimoni Sella & C.; Roberta Rudelli, Head of Fund Selection at UniCredit
17.45 | Conclusions

