How a Ferrari Sponsorship Helped Santander Seal Top IPO Role

A Banco Santander SA logo is displayed on a Ferrari f1 car during practice for the Hungary Gran Prix.

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Banco Santander SA’s sponsorship of Ferrari placed the name of Spain’s biggest lender across the chassis of the Italian Formula 1 supercar.

It’s also helped its lesser-known securities unit secure one of the most coveted briefs for the world’s top investment banks.