editorialsThe Siena grand coalition for MPSThe right and the left are uniting in the fight to defend Monte dei Paschi’s senioritybyRedazione4 SEP 26
banking riskIl Monte is trying to grow big so it won’t be bought outMps launches two all-share takeover bids for Banco Bpm and Banca Generali: 34 billion, plus a special dividend of 4. This is in response to Intesa Sanpaolo’s public takeover bid. The decisive vote will take place on 29 OctoberbyRedazione21 AUG 26
the editor’s editorialBanks in the game and politics in the standsThe 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 playedbyClaudio Cerasa21 AUG 26
EditorialsIf the PD shares Meloni’s view on MPSThe Democratic Party’s economics spokesperson has expressed his agreement with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni: the state should remain a shareholder in Monte. Intesa Sanpaolo’s offerbyRedazione19 AUG 26
editorialThe MPS Odyssey as told by LovaglioThe CEO of the Siena-based bank compares himself to Ulysses and sends cryptic signals about the future to shareholders. Bluff or reality?byRedazione8 AUG 26
RisikoThe figures that highlight just how much of an uphill struggle Lovaglio’s Plan B isThe CEO of MPS, whilst convinced that a merger with BPM is the best way to preserve Siena’s integrity, would not go so far as to sign off on an alternative proposal to Intesa that has no chance of success. Meanwhile, the puzzle remains incompletebyMariarosaria Marchesano29 JUL 26
Saldo at the helmTo understand the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s view on Messina’s takeover bid for MPS, listen to LovaglioThe 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” byMariarosaria Marchesano17 JUL 26
