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Monte dei Paschi launches $13.9 billion takeover bid for Mediobanca

This scuppered the Treasury's plan to find a partner for MPS, which has been the country's biggest banking headache for a decade.

Commerzbank vs Unicredit: The Tone Is Intensifying

The CEO of the Italian group expressed surprise at the backlash against the share purchase in Commerzbank and referred to previous contacts with both the bank’s management and representatives of the German government.

William Blair Names New Partners for 2025

This achievement recognizes their exceptional dedication and contributions to the firm while upholding William Blair’s mission, vision, and values to empower colleagues, deliver client success, and engage in our communities.

Deutsche Bank included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index World and Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe

The DJSI Europe captures the top 20 percent of ESG performers of the 600 largest European companies, requiring a minimum score of 64.

BBVA successfully issues $1 billion of AT1 debt with the lowest spread recorded by a southern European bank

The operation kicks off the 2025 debt market, making BBVA the first EU bank to issue debt in this format this year.

Lloyd’s share price: A comprehensive analysis and investment outlook

The group’s share price has experienced significant fluctuations in recent years, reflecting broader market trends, changes in economic conditions, and the company’s internal performance.

ABN AMRO notes dismissal decision by Public Prosecution after probe into former directors

This decision brings to an end a long period of uncertainty for those involved, and we sympathize with the relief they and their families are now experiencing.

L&G sets Lifetime Advantage Funds as new default strategy for contract-based DC clients

Innovative default design delivers higher private markets exposure, with the aim of boosting member outcomes in retirement.

Project finance in Spain: focus on energy and infrastructure

Intesa Sanpaolo is among the top 10 banks in EMEA Europe

Crédit Agricole Strengthens Stake in Banco BPM Amid Italian Banking Reshuffle

Crédit Agricole, which is already Banco BPM’s largest shareholder, framed the stake increase as part of its long-term investment and partnership strategy.

Santander and Pemberton agree strategic partnership to launch Invensa, a global inventory management and solutions platform

Santander CIB and Pemberton launch Invensa to bring innovative inventory solutions to a $1trn and growing market

Deutsche Bank CEO says German economy needs 'urgent' action

The German economy has been dogged by intensifying competition from abroad, weak demand and an industrial slowdown.

Commerzbank CEO says Europe needs bigger banks, but conditions not right

Orlopp said Commerzbank would explore options with any shareholder, including UniCredit, but was yet to receive a proposal.

Investment bank Cavendish to open Manchester office after signing Gary Neville deal

The news comes after the investment bank reported a jump in dealmaking fees and said more IPOs could be on the way as it returned to profitability.

The curse of becoming the global head of fixed income trading at UBS

Newman is seemingly not doing so of his own volition, but UBS isn't commenting on his exit, and nor is Newman himself, making it possible that he simply has a better job at a hedge fund.

Intesa Sanpaolo is the eurozone’s leading bank for shareholder value creation

This reflects the combined growth in share value and dividend distributions since 1 January 2014.

HSBC asks managers to reapply for jobs in global cost-cutting drive

General manager titles will also be phased out as part of the shake-up, and staff will be given managing director titles instead.

Commerzbank and UniCredit hold second round of investor talks, source says

The person said the discussion focused on Commerzbank's earnings in the third quarter.

UniCredit Says Needs A Year To Decide Commerzbank Deal

Italy's second-biggest lender surprised markets in September by building up a stake of about 21 percent in its German rival

HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man receives ‘Top Employer’ certification

This year the programme has certified and recognised over 2,300 Top Employers in 121 countries/regions across five continents.

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