Rival moves for Monte dei Paschi are setting the stage for a rare takeover battle in Italian banking
Italy’s World Cup of banking drama
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Story Timeline
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