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Italy signals light touch when reviewing UniCredit's bid for BPM


Published on 2025-03-12 13:40:50 - Reuters
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  • Italy intends to use its right to intervene on UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM in a reasonable manner, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Wednesday, appearing to rule out a hardline approach to the deal.

The article from MSN discusses Italy's approach to reviewing UniCredit's potential bid for Banco BPM. Italy's Economy Minister, Giancarlo Giorgetti, indicated that the government would not obstruct the deal but would ensure it aligns with national interests. This comes in the context of UniCredit's CEO Andrea Orcel exploring a merger with Banco BPM to expand UniCredit's presence in Italy. The review process is expected to be relatively lenient, focusing on maintaining competition and financial stability rather than blocking the merger outright. Giorgetti emphasized a balanced approach, suggesting that while the government would not oppose the deal, it would scrutinize it to protect Italian banking interests.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/italy-signals-light-touch-when-reviewing-unicredits-bid-for-bpm/ar-AA1AMApn ]