Thank you to the over 80 of you that attended our BCCI Networking Aperitif on Wednesday 26th October at the Grand Hotel et de Milan. We would also like to say a special thank you to Landoor for supporting such an amazing event and for highlighting the importance of...
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PASSAPAROLA issue 2 – A message from Edward Llewellyn, His Majesty’s Ambassador
Passaparola – issue 2 Dear British Citizens, I wanted to be in touch to update you on our activities here at the Embassy since my last Newsletter in July – and to let you know where things stand on a number of issues, including driving licences. Since I last wrote to...
Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE elected President of the British Chambers of Commerce
Entrepreneur and business leader Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Baroness Lane-Fox was elected by representatives of the accredited Chamber Network at the BCC’s Annual General Meeting,...
Meanings of the Colours | Throwback to the BCCI Gala Dinner 2022
In alignment with this year’s gala theme, we have chosen to assign each table a 2022 colour. Each colour listed is a symbol of diversity and inclusivity. . The chosen colours are recognized worldwide in both the Progress Pride Flag and...
BCCI-IAIA Valpolicella Wine Tasting at Stefano Accordini Winery, Fumane | 2nd October 2022
On October 2nd, 2022 BCCI-IAIA had a Valpolicella Wine Tasting at Stefano Accordini Winery, Fumane an event organised by BCCI Veneto Chapter & Italian Association of International Accountants. Here are some photos from the event.
BCCI Annual Golf Day 2022 | Menaggio
Event photos from BCCI Annual Golf Day in Menaggio
BCCI DE&I Gala Dinner & Business Excellence Awards 2022 | 28 September 2022
On 28th September 2022 we hosted the BCCI DE&I Gala Dinner & Business Excellence Awards at the magnificient Chiostri di Sant'Eustorgio in Milan. Thank you to our Guest of Honour HM Ambassador to Italy and San Marino, The Rt Hon Lord Edward Llewellyn OBE, and...
Bliss Corporation Uses Technology to Pioneer a ‘Wow’ Relocations Experience in Europe
Bliss Corporation, a member of the British Chamber of Commerce for Italy, is one of the most innovative and recognized removal companies in Italy. After recent success in expanding services and business growth, President and CEO of Bliss Corporations Francesco Argiro...
The British School of Milan: Virtual Open Days | Academic Year 2022-2023
The British School of Milan regularly hosts Open Days for prospective families. For Academic Year 2022-2023 the BSM will continue to host Virtual Open Days.The dates for the 2022-2023 Virtual Open Days are: Wednesday 28 September 2022 at 9.00 Friday 30 September at...
BCCI DE&I Gala Dinner 2022 | Meet the Award Partners and see how they have incorporated DE&I into their business models
BCCI President, Steven Sprague is pleased to invite you to the Chamber’s annual BCCI GALA DINNER 2022 on Thursday 28th September at the magnificient Chiostri di Sant’Eustorgio in Milan. The Chamber’s Annual Gala Dinner is, for the second year running, unlike any...
A message from BCCI President, Steven Sprague
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II Dear Members, It is with great sadness that I am writing to you following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, yesterday. I have little doubt that this is a pivotal moment in the life of the United Kingdom and of the...
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The entire British Chamber of Commerce for Italy community is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty’s dedication, service and leadership has created the paradigm to which we should all aspire. On behalf of our Members we extend...
Fuori Gran Premio – Special Exhibition at the Grand Hotel et De Milan
Art, engines and speed meet in a special exhibition at the Grand Hotel et de Milan from September 8th to 12th. The exhibition will be a tribute to the Temple of speed in Italy: the Autodromo di Monza, which is celebrating its centenary this year. A world made up of...
Enjoy the Summer break
We are recharging our batteries to be ready for the Welcome back Aperitif on 13 September [INFO: https://lnkd.in/eG9Bv7ft ]Our offices will re-open on 29 August. We wish you all a wonderful summer!
Survey for UK Nationals living in Italy
UK National living in Italy? We would like to hear from you on your experience of living in Italy such as registering with the Italian authorities, access to healthcare and other services as well as the key issues affecting you. Please fill in the survey...
Vasapolli & Associati | Italy: Beneficial tax regimes for individuals
Andrea Vasapolli, BCCI Honorary Regional Secretary for Piedmont, and Vasapolli & Associati are pleased to inform you that their latest brochure, "Italy: Beneficial tax regimes for individuals. The tax benefit reasons for moving to Italy", has been released. Italy...
BCCI DE&I Gala Dinner & Business Excellence Awards 2022
BCCI President, Steven Sprague is pleased to invite you to the Chamber’s annual BCCI GALA DINNER 2022 on Thursday 28th September at the magnificient Chiostri di Sant’Eustorgio in Milan. The Chamber’s Annual Gala Dinner is, for the second year running, unlike any...
BCCI Special Sustaining Member Colt Technology Services | Next Generation EU (NGEU) Programme
Carlo Azzola, Managing Director of Colt Italia, summarises in three minutes the ambitious programme implemented by the European Union to revive economic growth in Europe after the COVID-19 pandemic.
KPMG | Measuring Circularity Circular Transitions Indicators Framework – Version 3.0
Abandoning the linear economy model Over the years, companies and consumers have produced and consumed without concern for the availability of raw materials and natural resources. This has led to a global economy based on the linear model, where resources are...
It is Special Sustaining member British American Tabacco’s sustainability week!
Sustainability: BAT's approach to ESG Sustainability is a key strategic aspect for BAT and an important asset for the creation of a shared value system with our consumers, our shareholders and our stakeholders, in all the countries where our Group operates Today, the...
Chris Greenhalgh, Principal & CEO of The British School of Milan recommends books and films for summer entertainment!
Five Books, Two Films, and One Long Summer I end the term with a few recommendations for reading and viewing this summer – not just because, for children, seeing their parents read can operate as the best possible model for learning – but also because, for all of us,...
Enrico Rovere of KROLL | Between patents and trade marks, the value of intangible assets for companies
In times of crisis, tightening one's belt becomes a necessity. Understanding which components of the company need to be protected, a priority. And discovering that it could be something intangible, intangible, an unexpected fortune that saves you. Will the valuation...
PASSAPAROLA! HMA Edward Llewellyn’s newsletter for UK nationals in Italy is now live!
Dear British Citizens living in Italy, Welcome to the first of my regular “Passaparola” Newsletters to you and your families. I would like to use this Newsletter to provide updates on practical issues that matter to you living here in Italy, from driving licences to...
#STEAMiamoci Female Protagonists of the Future | Interview with Catriona Graham
Catriona GrahamBRITISH CONSUL GENERAL IN MILAN AND DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ITALYDR GRAHAM, YOU HAVE A DEGREE IN PHYSICS FROM THE PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, AND YOU ALSO HAVE A DEGREE IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING. CAN YOU...
Bliss Corporation | Official Sponsor of BCCI Summer Aperitif
Many thanks to Bliss Corporation for sponsoring our annual Summer Aperitif, held this year at Rotonda della Besana, Milan on 5th July 2022. We were delighted to welcome their President and CEO Francesco Argirò, who said,The bond that unites the members of a network is...
Rentokil Initial among the best women-run businesses
With leading management figures and the entire Board of Directors made up of women, the Italian subsidiary of the British multinational Rentokil Initial has received the "Felix Industry Award" budgetary honour. The company was recognised as one of the best women-run...
Congratulations to BCCI Sustaining Member The International School of Milan on their IB results
The International School of Milan is extremely proud of it’s Graduates and delighted to share fantastic results in this year’s IB Diploma Programme. Their students have achieved an average points score of 34, with 20% scoring 40 marks or higher. The students have...
Congratulations to BCCI Special Sustaining Member The British School of Milan on their best ever IB results
Many congratulations to The British School of Milan's IB Diploma students who recorded the school’s best-ever results in an examination year. We are delighted for them. IB Highlights:4 students (a record for us) achieve the maximum 45 points4 students achieve 44...
BCCI Summer Aperitif | 5th July 2022
On July 5th the Chamber, in collaboration with Bliss corporation, hosted the annual Summer Aperitif at Rotonda della Besana, Milan.
Modulo 24 Bilancio e Non Financial Reporting
We are pleased to announce the Il Sole 24 Ore project “Module 24 Financial Statements and Non-Financial Reporting” consisting of a book and digital magazine, scientifically directed by the Vasapolli & Associati name partner Andrea Vasapolli, BCCI Honorary Regional...
ILS Milano: The In’s and Out’s of Online Meetings
We are pleased to announce the online webinar hosted by ILS Milano on the 13 July at 14:00, in english. Are you constantly looking to improve your English language? Would you like to communicate fluently, efficiently and accurately during online meetings and...
Recording available | THE NEW UK DOMESTIC REGIME FOR GOODS
The Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the UK (ICCIUK), the UK Government Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and The British Chamber of Commerce for Italy (BCCI) were delighted to invite you to the webinar “The New UK Domestic...
BCCI Special Sustaining Member BAT: A Better Tomorrow Innovation Hub
The A Better Tomorrow Innovation Hub in Trieste is the concrete commitment we as BAT are making for a greener, more conscious and more inclusive future. The Hub will have 12 production lines dedicated to new product categories with reduced risk potential, will...
Notice to all Members | 24 June 2022
Each year, at the end of June, the Members of the British Chamber meet to review the progress and accomplishments of the previous twelve months of activities and engage in the definition of goals and strategies for the year ahead, as well as to review the financial...
BCCI Special Sustaining Member Gi Group are hiring!
Join Gi Group! The job market is increasingly dynamic and growing (+30% demand), that's why they have opened more than 300 positions throughout Italy. What does it mean to work in their team? To be part of a solid reality, with growth prospects, also international,...
OUT NOW! Handbook of international taxation by BCCI members Valerio Piacentini and Alessandro Dragonetti
We are pleased to inform you that long-standing Members of the Chamber Valerio Piacentini (Piacentini & Associati) and Alessandro Dragonetti (Bernoni Grant Thornton) have published their latest work, the handbook "Manuale di fiscalità internazionale" this month....
BCCI and AIDP Lombardia Padel Tournament | 28th May 2022
On May 28th the Chamber and AIDP Lombardia hosted the 1st 'Giallo' Padel tournament at David Lloyd Malaspina.
How is ESG shaping the Financial Services Industries • 14 June 2022
On 14 June the Chamber hosted the event "How is ESG shaping the Financial Services Industries" at the Grand Hotel et de Milan. We wish to thank the UK Government as well as our Members Finastra and Gianni & Origoni for their support and guidance in the development...
BCCI Spring Golf challenge | 15th June 2022
On June 15th the Chamber hosted the spring Gold Challenge at Golf Club Milano, sponsored by the Squire Patton Boggs and Digithera by Unified Post. [gallery...
Enrico Rovere, Managing Director of Kroll: SMEs must open up to private equity to grow
The NRP is a key opportunity as it allows companies to translate ideas into projects to grow. But not all companies are ready or structured to do so. Our industrial fabric is made up of SMEs and many are facing complicated times. Especially those grappling with the...
BCCI Event on ESG and Green Finance
On June 14th the Chamber hosted the event "How is ESG shaping the Financial Services Industries", supported by the UK Government, in collaboration with its Members Finastra and Gianni & Origoni, and in association with AssoFintech and Forum per la Finanza...
AGM 2022 Documents
NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS Please find below the documents for the upcoming AGMwhich will exceptionally be held online on Zoom Platformon 23 June starting at 11:00 AM. The audited accounts for year ended December 31, 2021 The Report of Council for 2021 The Audit...