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Italian bank has made progress streamlining its business — buying rival would add complications
The bank has been building its asset management business and has a large network throughout northern Italy
Apply market rates of provisioning and discounts to book value are not so steep
Final green light to creation of Italy’s third-largest bank by assets
Banca Popolare di Milano and Banco Popolare merger facing opposition by shareholder retirees
Investors buoyed by prospect of government support for the sector after months of uncertainty
A good merger is more than a handshake
More mergers expected after BPM and Banco Popolare agree to €170bn combination
Sign-off from the ECB is needed to allow Renzi to plough on with reforms
FTSE Italia All Share banks index has lost nearly 25% this year
Offloading bad debt to private buyers could go awry
Banco Popolare and Banca Popolare di Milano merger could pave way for sector consolidation
Italian economy’s return to growth threatens to reduce need for deal making among midsized banks
Reform paves way for M&A, but don’t count on it happening
Shares rise on Renzi government plan to speed up mergers
Monte dei Paschi shares suspended after failing process, Lloyds falls in London
Analysts and investors give results a cautious welcome, noting ECB process had been rigorous
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