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Revolving leadership at the continent’s top banks reflects the barriers to entry for industry outsiders
Chief executive expects profits to rise to €5bn in 2022 after integration of UBI Banca
Take-up of tender offer crosses 50% threshold after key shareholder group gives backing
Considering the alternative outcomes, UBI shareholders should begin to applaud
Italy’s largest lender adds cash to offer in push to win over smaller rival’s shareholders
Victor Massiah says he wants to be a buyer, not seller, in the consolidation of Italian banking
Bergamo-based lender says offer from Italy’s largest retail bank is too low and detrimental to shareholders
Italian regulators expected to approve takeover of smaller rival UBI
Preliminary verdict argues deal could undermine competition in some regions
Italian banks’ merger spat is resembling a scenario for an opera buffa
Regulators and investors should be sceptical of paper profits generated by high bids
Big-name hedge funds take a hit as shares surge in target bank
While part of Carlo Messina’s move to acquire local rival may look like sleight of hand, his cost cuts do not
Worries about machines replacing workers fuel enthusiasm for programme
Italy’s third-largest bank agrees €7.8bn toxic debt sale, clearing way for potential merger
A frenetic political news cycle leaves lenders vulnerable
Bond yields rising amid equities decline, FTSE MIB down 2 per cent on the day
Deal to take control of good assets from the two banks seen as difficult to agree
Deal reflects latest phase in sector clean-up amid wider consolidation
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