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Commerzbank reports profit surge as it fends off UniCredit bid

The German lender reported its ‘best quarterly result since the first quarter of 2011’ as it attempts to fend off Unicredit’s takeover efforts.

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German Lender Commerzbank's Profits Jump As It Fends Off UniCredit

Revenues at Germany's second-biggest lender increased almost 12 percent to 3.1 billion euros, boosted by better than forecast interest and commission income.

International Business Times

ECB Ready To Cut Rates Again As Trump Tariffs Shake Eurozone

European Central Bank policymakers look increasingly likely to cut interest rates again on Thursday, with US President Donald Trump's stop-start tariff announcements sowing concern in the eurozone.

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France’s Crédit Agricole gains ECB nod to raise stake in Banco BPM

The green light comes as Italian bank UniCredit prepares to launch a buyout offer for Banco BPM, which could be complicated by CA’s stake.

Euronews

UniCredit Gets ECB Nod For Commerzbank Stake

Italian banking giant UniCredit said Friday it had secured approval from the European Central Bank to buy up to 29.9 percent of Commerzbank, opening the door to a possible takeover of its German rival.

International Business Times

Germany's Commerzbank To Cut Jobs To Fight Off UniCredit

German lender Commerzbank said Thursday it plans to cut about 3,900 jobs, around 10 percent of its workforce, seeking to fight off pressure for a tie-up from Italian bank UniCredit.

International Business Times

Italian bank Monte dei Paschi launches 13 billion euro takeover bid for peer Mediobanca

Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena has announced it is launching a 13.3 billion euro takeover bid for larger peer Mediobanca in a surprise move that could reshape the country’s banking sector

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Italy's Monte Dei Paschi Bids 13.3 Bn Euros For Mediobanca

Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena said Friday that it was launching a bid for its larger rival Mediobanca in a potential 13.3 billion euro ($13.9 billion) deal that could help reshape the country's banking sector.

International Business Times

Job Cuts Report Worries Employees At Germany's Commerzbank

Suggestions that German lender Commerzbank was considering cutting thousands of jobs as it fights off an unwanted advance from Italy's UniCredit had unsettled employees, a senior trade union official said Monday.

International Business Times

UniCredit Ups Pressure On Commerzbank, Fuelling German Anger

Italian bank UniCredit said Wednesday it had boosted its stake in Germany's Commerzbank, intensifying takeover speculation and sparking condemnation from Berlin of an "unfriendly" move at a time the country is in political limbo.

International Business Times

Deal Dispatch: Stoli On The Rocks As US Business Goes Bankrupt, Ally Financial To Sell Credit Card Unit

The Container Store faces potential bankruptcy after failing to secure a $40 million financial deal and more M&A news from the week.

Benzinga

Awaiting Commerzbank, Italy's UniCredit Bids For Italian Rival

With its plans for Germany's Commerzbank seemingly stalled, UniCredit, Italy's second-largest lender, launched Monday a bid to buy its rival BPM for 10.1 billion euros ($10.6 billion).

International Business Times

UniCredit Says Needs A Year To Decide Commerzbank Deal

The chief executive of Italy's UniCredit bank said Wednesday there would be no decision on a possible takeover of German rival Commerzbank for at least a year.

International Business Times

Why is Germany shooting its own stagnating economy in the foot?

A proposed Italian-German bank merger makes sense for Europe, but Berlin is opting for domestic protectionism, says economics commentator Simon Nixon

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ECB Chief Backs Bank Mergers Amid UniCredit, Commerzbank Talk

ECB chief Christine Lagarde said Monday that cross-border banking mergers in Europe were "desirable" to boost their competitiveness, despite mounting German opposition to a potential tie-up between Commerzbank and Italy's UniCredit.

France 24

Germany warns Italy's UniCredit against 'hostile takeover' of Commerzbank

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned against a "hostile takeover" of Commerzbank, after Italy's UniCredit revealed it had significantly increased its stake in Germany's second-largest bank, from 9 percent to 21 percent. Plus, with New York's Climate Week underway alongside the UN General Assembly, FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to…

International Business Times

UniCredit Ups Stake In Commerzbank To 21 Percent

Italian lender UniCredit said on Monday it has increased its stake in Commerzbank to around 21 percent, fuelling speculation that it could seek a takeover of its German rival.

International Business Times

UniCredit Takes Stake In Commerzbank, Fueling Tie-Up Talk

Commerzbank shares soared Wednesday after Italian bank UniCredit acquired a nine-percent stake in Germany's second-biggest lender, half of it from the German state, fueling speculation about a potential takeover.

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Ferrari announce UniCredit partnership from 2025 season

Ferrari has confirmed Italian banking firm UniCredit as a partner from the 2025 Formula 1 season onwards.

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Unicredit Faces Hearings Over Russia Sanctions And Guarantee Claims

UniCredit faces hearings over Russia sanctions and guarantee claims, highlighting compliance challenges in high-risk regions.

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Mastercard (MA) vs. Equifax (EFX): Buy, Hold or Sell These Financial Stocks?

The financial services industry is well-positioned for robust profitability and expansion thanks to sustained demand and widespread adoption of digital technologies. Moreover, financial institutions generally benefit from higher interest rates. So, let’s determine if you should buy, hold, or sell financial stocks Mastercard (MA) and Equifax (EFX). Read on to…

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3 Profitable Financial Stocks to Buy This Week

The financial services industry is poised for significant growth owing to its resilience, digital omnichannel strategies, and technology adoption. To leverage this growth, it could be wise to add robust financial stocks American Express (AXP), Visa (V), and Mastercard Incorporated (MA) to your portfolio this week. Read more.

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PayPal Holdings (PYPL) vs. Mastercard (MA): Which is the Better Financial Pick for Investors?

Anticipated additional rate hikes and technological progress are poised to strengthen the consumer financial services sector. Given this, which consumer financial services stock, PayPal Holdings (PYPL) or Mastercard (MA), could be a better pick for investors? Let’s find out….

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