Alessandro Speciale is Bloomberg's Switzerland bureau chief, based in Zurich. He started his career in Rome covering the Vatican as a freelance journalist for several Italian and international media outlets. He also worked as a TV and radio journalist and producer in Italy and around the world.
In 2013 he joined Bloomberg in Frankfurt, covering the European Central Bank and its president, Mario Draghi, for most of the Italian central banker's term, before becoming Rome bureau chief in 2019. His book "Mario Draghi, l'artefice" (with Jana Randow) was published in 2019 by Rizzoli. "Whatever it takes. Mario Draghi a parole sue," (also coauthored with Jana Randow) was published in 2021 also by Rizzoli.
Hall A (Level 2)
Decoding Digital Assets and Payments
This panel examines the worldwide shift towards cashless payments, assessing progress in both developed and emerging markets. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration among wallets, banks, FinTech, investors, and regulators to ensure a smooth transition. Global leaders will share insights on the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in creating a seamless cashless ecosystem centred around digital identities.