ABI
Italian Bankers' Association.

ADR (American Depositary Receipt)
A negotiable certificate issued by a U.S depositary bank evidencing ownership of shares in a non-U.S. company.

ADS (American Depositary Share)
A U.S. dollar denominated form of equity ownership in a non-U.S. company. It represents the foreign shares of the company held on deposit by a custodian bank in the company's home country. While the ADR is a physical certificate evidencing ownership in one or several ADSs, the ADS is the instrument that is actually traded.

AGM (Annual General Meeting)
An annual meeting called by the directors of a company that allows shareholders to be informed about, and involved in, company decisions and workings.

ANIA
Italian Association of Insurance Companies.

ASSOGESTIONI
Italian Association for asset management companies.

ASSORETI
Italian Association of Financial Placement and Investment Companies.