The Milan-based bank called the stake a “pure financial investment”, emphasising it has no strategic interest in the insurer.

Moody’s Ratings sees some potential risks for Mediobanca SpA in a possible combination with Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena ...

UniCredit SpA built a minority equity stake in Assicurazioni Generali SpA, adding to a flurry of dealmaking in the Italian ...

However, the credit rating agency flagged risks Mediobanca could lose clients or staff given that MPS is perceived "as a ...

In contrast, Ms Meloni is the leader of a nationalist party with protectionist instincts. ■ For more expert analysis of the ...

Assicurazioni Generali SpA Chief Executive Officer Philippe Donnet says he wasn't aware UniCredit SpA had built a stake in ...

Launching an unwelcome takeover of a rival bank used to be a sign of dangerous excess. These days, it seems to be the most ...

Now it is under siege, with former bailout victim Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena on Friday launching a hostile, 13.3 billion euro all-share bid. True to Mediobanca’s heritage, a deal may suit ...

UniCredit remains focused on its takeover bid for Banco BPM and its stake in Commerzbank, a spokesperson for the Italian bank ...