the banks’ gameLovaglio fears the French; Orcel takes a step forward at Generali. Risiko and chaosRumours suggest the bid for Banco Bpm has been called off, but Siena denies this: “Business plan confirmed”. Meanwhile, Crédit Agricole remains the uninvited guest in this game of Risk, playing a decisive role in any move involving Banco BpmbyMariarosaria Marchesano9 SEP 26
MagazineNot just Vannacci. Generali d’Italia. Great stories, achievements, heroes and aspirationsBy taking to the field, the generalissimo has broken a taboo dating back to the unification of Italy. But there is an entire military leadership far better prepared than the political one. From Miceli to De Lorenzo, all of Italy’s contradictions are reflected in the generals who wore ‘fake beards’, as Cossiga would have put it. Portraits and dilemmasbyStefano Cingolani8 AUG 26
