Financial Times • June 9, 2026 04:00

Italy’s World Cup of banking drama

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Rival moves for Monte dei Paschi are setting the stage for a rare takeover battle in Italian banking

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Mon 05:59 - Financial Times

Intesa gatecrashes rival’s bid for Monte dei Paschi with €30.6bn offer

Mon 12:15 - Euronews

Intesa Sanpaolo launches bid for Mps bank, merger set for December 2026

Tue 04:00 - Financial Times

Italy’s World Cup of banking drama

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Euronews

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12:15

Intesa Sanpaolo launches bid for Mps bank, merger set for December 2026

Within 24 hours of Banco BPM’s merger bid, Intesa Sanpaolo launches a full public offer for Monte dei Paschi di Siena. If approved, the deal would create Europe’s second-largest banking …

Financial Times

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05:59

Intesa gatecrashes rival’s bid for Monte dei Paschi with €30.6bn offer

Italy’s largest bank says takeover would result in significant cost savings