Deal is a textbook example of how not to create price tension in a capital markets offering
Opposition politicians riled by top government officials caught unaware of talks with Italian lender
German lender puts ‘everything under review’ after Italian rival builds 9% stake
Former UBS dealmaker has contemplated tie-up with state-backed German lender for years but Berlin may balk
Plus, Wall Street succeeds in bringing down new capital rules and Adnoc goes after a German chemicals giant
Italian lender’s purchase of 9% stake in German rival could signal start of long-awaited banking consolidation
Berlin ‘naive’ to put key lender to Mittelstand companies on the line, says Verdi
Regulators and politicians should, this time, allow the race to run its course
Italian bank, one of several regional lenders told to speed up exits, says it is seeking clarification
Consolidation is coming and key players have staked their reputations on being ready to take advantage
Its shares have quadrupled, but the Italian bank must decide where to expand — and how to quit Russia
Executives at European lenders have long called for consolidation to compete with US and Asia rivals
Move against western lenders follows dispute with subsidiary of Gazprom
Italian lender plans to distribute about €10bn to investors this year after earnings beat expectations
Stocks have risen as lenders promised €120bn of dividends and buybacks this year
Until clear valuation gaps open up bank deals, especially using shares, will remain speculation
Payout comes as Italian bank reports better than expected quarterly profits
It does not feel like a buying opportunity for investors with either the Italian or UK bank right now
Analysts say move by Italy’s second-largest bank may be followed by other lenders
Italian lender seeks to acquire 9% stake in Alpha Bank from Greek state and take control of Romanian unit
Alarm over levy and poor communication from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
CEO says bank better off returning money to shareholders but analysts expect lender to examine acquisitions
Italian bank has made progress streamlining its business — buying rival would add complications
Chair of the Italian bank praises investors for ignoring the noise over controversial plan
Approval comes as investors prepare to vote on pay package for chief executive Andrea Orcel