Mediolanum International Funds is proud to announce a series of prestigious industry award nominations that recognise both our investment solutions and the outstanding contribution of colleagues across our business.

These nominations reflect our continued commitment to delivering excellence for our clients, supporting financial advisers, and driving innovation across investment management, marketing and communication.

Double Nomination at the Cash. Financial Advisors Awards 2026

We are delighted that two of our investment strategies have been shortlisted at the Cash. Financial Advisors Awards 2026, one of the most respected awards programmes in the German financial services industry.

The awards recognise investment solutions that are innovative, transparent, adviser-oriented and investor-friendly.

Our nominated funds are:

Commodities & Industrials

Mediolanum Challenge Industrials & Materials Opportunities

Thematic Funds

Mediolanum Challenge Financial Opportunities

These nominations highlight our focus on identifying long-term investment opportunities across some of the world's most important structural growth trends while helping advisers and investors navigate increasingly complex markets.

The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in Hamburg on 18 September 2026.

Recognition for Giorgio Carlino

We are also delighted to see Giorgio Carlino, CFA, recognised once again among the Top 5 nominees for the MondoInvestor Best Italian Fund Selector Based Abroad 2026 award.

This nomination reflects Giorgio's expertise, dedication and continued commitment to delivering high-quality investment insights for clients and distribution partners across Europe.

Competition is particularly strong this year, with fellow industry professional Giovanni Defant also nominated in the same category.

We congratulate both nominees and wish them every success at the awards ceremony in Venice on 24 September.

Citywire Europe's Most Influential Fund Selector Awards

Giorgio has also been nominated for Citywire Europe's Most Influential Fund Selector Awards, another significant recognition from within the European investment community.

Being shortlisted for this award acknowledges the influence, expertise and leadership Giorgio brings to fund selection and investment research. We are extremely proud to see his contribution recognised on such a prestigious platform and wish him the best of luck.

Karoline Keane Nominated for International Investment Woman of the Year

We are equally proud to celebrate the nomination of Karoline Keane, Head of Product, Marketing and Communications at Mediolanum International Funds, for the International Investment Woman of the Year award at the Investment Week Women in Investment Awards 2026.

Karoline leads product, marketing and communications for our €76 billion investment platform, serving more than two million clients across Europe.

Over the past year, she has championed innovation through artificial intelligence initiatives, led major strategic projects that strengthened our client offering and helped drive meaningful organisational change across the business. Alongside her professional achievements, Karoline has made a significant contribution to promoting financial education, mentoring and greater inclusion across the investment industry.

Her nomination is a well-deserved recognition of her leadership and commitment to helping shape the future of the industry.

Celebrating Excellence Across the Business

These nominations recognise the talent, expertise and dedication that exist throughout Mediolanum International Funds.

Whether through innovative investment solutions, thought leadership, client-focused product development or industry engagement, our people continue to make a meaningful impact across European financial services.

We congratulate all nominees and look forward to celebrating with our industry peers at the upcoming awards ceremonies in Hamburg, Venice and London.