The main objectives of the Association are to:
Promote academic studies and scientific research in the fields of economics and finance.
Maintain and strengthen connections among its
members.
Contribute to the development of cultural exchanges with institutions pursuing similar aims.
Propose scientific and cultural initiatives in the area of economics and finance.
The Association brings together all those who, over the years, have been awarded a scholarship initially promoted by Mediocredito Centrale and, subsequently, by the UniCredit Foundation, following the cooperation agreement signed between the two institutions in 2012.
Among its alumni are prominent figures in the academic and financial worlds, including Mario Draghi (Honorary President of the Association), Giorgio Barba Navaretti, Tito Boeri, Franco Bruni, Claudio Dematté, Gabriele Galateri, Marco Pagano, Alessandro Penati, Lucrezia Reichlin, Michele Salvati, Anna Maria Tarantola, Ignazio Visco, and many others.
At the General Assembly held on 4 November 2021, Tito Boeri was appointed President of the Association, and Raffaella Sadun, Alessandra Voena, and Tommaso Frattini were appointed as board members. The same Assembly also appointed Giorgio Loli as Auditor, and on 28 June 2022, Alberto Bisin was appointed Vice President of the Association, replacing Carmine Di Noia following his resignation. On 10 June 2025 Martina Fusano was appointed General Secretary.
Since 2012, the Marco Fanno Association has had a cooperation agreement in place with the UniCredit Foundation (formerly UniCredit & Universities Foundation) to ensure the continuity of its initiatives and support for outstanding economists. Thanks to this partnership, UniCredit has guaranteed the continuation of the Association’s activities, contributing an annual grant of approximately €500,000 to support scholarships and research programmes promoted by the Association.
The agreement has also expanded the Association’s Alumni community to include recipients of scholarships and research grants awarded by the UniCredit Foundation.