The Banca d’Italia and the Bundesbank organize a meeting between researchers of the two institutions, on topics in financial intermediation and financial stability. The event is held at Villa Vigoni, German-Italian Centre for the European Dialogue in Menaggio (Como) from 2-5 May. The meeting includes the presentation and discussion of research papers and an overview of current projects on the topics of the workshop along with an exchange on the organization and dissemination of economic research within the two central banks.