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 ...

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

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 ...