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Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA’s takeover bid for rival Mediobanca SpA is a “market operation” reflecting the revived lender’s strength, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.

Mediobanca SpA’s board plans to meet on Tuesday to review Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA’s takeover offer, according to people familiar with the matter.

BNP Paribas SA is planning to raise bonuses for its investment bankers, with equity trading and debt capital markets likely to benefit the most after a strong year for their businesses.

Mediobanca SpA has rejected Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA’s takeover bid, turning the unsolicited approach into a hostile one.

Assicurazioni Generali SpA plans to return more than €7 billion ($7.3 billion) in dividends and buy back at least €1.5 billion in shares by 2027, as Chief Executive Officer Philippe Donnet pursues growth in asset management and high-margin insurance.

Ever since UniCredit SpA Chief Executive Officer Andrea Orcel unleashed a furor in late 2024 by signaling his interest in German lender Commerzbank AG, a flurry of deals and offers has convulsed the world of Italian finance.

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Intesa Sanpaolo SpA announced a new share buyback worth €2 billion ($2.1 billion) as its profit beat estimates.