Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena

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Crédit Agricole proposes merger with Banco BPM

Its Banco BPM offer was rejected by its own shareholders

Crédit Agricole already owns 29.6% of Banco BPM. On Nov. 9, it proposed folding its Italian subsidiary into the Milan-based lender, creating a bank with 6.5 million customers and more than 2,300 branches. Banco BPM shares jumped 11%; Crédit Agricole's fell about 1%.

Updated 2 days ago

European Central Bank approves Intesa Sanpaolo's Monte dei Paschi takeover

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Shareholders rejected CEO Luigi Lovaglio's defense plan on October 29; Intesa's takeover is set to proceed.

Monte dei Paschi di Siena shareholders rejected CEO Luigi Lovaglio's defense plan on October 29, clearing the way for Intesa Sanpaolo's €33 billion takeover of the world's oldest bank. About 91% of votes cast opposed the rival offers for Banco BPM and Banca Generali.

Updated Nov 3