• ANIM
• BMPS
• GASI
• MDBI
• MDIBY

Explainer-Billionaire Caltagirone's role in Italy's banking M&A wave

Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone has become a key player in Italy's financial sector, influencing major banks and holding significant stakes in prominent institutions amidst rising M&A activity.

• 0RLS
• BARC
• BBVA
• BKT
• BNPQY
• CBKG
• DBKGn
• HSBA
• MDBI
• SOGN
• UBSG

European banks may find it tough to repeat strong end-of-year performance

European banks are projected to report higher Q4 profits, but face challenges from falling interest rates and competition from U.S. banks amid potential industry consolidation.

• ANIM
• BMPS
• GASI
• MDBI

How billionaire Caltagirone could influence Italy's banking M&A wave

Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone is reshaping Italy's financial sector, becoming a key investor in banks and insurance, while also challenging current governance structures and competing with UniCredit.

• BMPS
• GASI
• ISNPY
• MDBI
• MDIBY

How Italy's MPS went from near collapse to bid for revered merchant bank

MPS CEO Lovaglio proposes a €13.3 billion bid for Mediobanca, aiming for consolidation in Italy's banking sector while facing challenges and resistance from Mediobanca's leadership.

• 0RLS
• BAMI
• BMPS
• FBK
• ISP
• MDBI

Factbox-ECB sets 2025 SREP requirements for Italian banks

Italian banks reveal 2025 capital requirements set by the ECB's SREP, highlighting solvency measures necessary for compliance and overall banking challenges.

• AMPF
• BMPS
• GC
• IT40
• LCO
• MDBI
• MONC
• STM
• TLIT

Italy stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com Italy 40 up 0.47%

• CPRI
• DIAS
• DX
• EUR/GBP
• EUR/USD
• GASI
• GC
• IT40
• LCO
• MDBI
• PRY
• STM

Italy stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com Italy 40 down 0.50%

Italy stock market closed down with technology and industrials leading losses; Assicurazioni Generali rose while Davide Campari hit three-year lows. Commodities and currency remained stable.

• MDBI

Mediobanca shares slip on weaker-than-expected Q1

Mediobanca's shares fell 8% after Q1 results showed a slight revenue miss, driven by weak fee income, yet net profits exceeded expectations. Full-year guidance remains unchanged.