The city’s name seems set to remain part of the banking group’s future. Meanwhile, BPM and Generali have filed their prospectuses for the offers, and Lovaglio aims to take them forward until December

The paradox of the banking game of Risk: the more politicians shape the landscape, the more they must rely on the market. MPS’s move regarding BPM and Banca Generali, the divisions at Chigi, the setbacks regarding the third political bloc, and the games still to be played

The director of the Siena-based institute is responding to Intesa Sanpaolo’s offer in a very cautious manner. Meanwhile, BPM is watching developments from afar “with satisfaction”