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Jun 09 2026BUSINESS

Banking Battle: Money Wins, Not Politics

The Italian government has said it will stay out of a fight over who controls Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena. Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti told reporters that the outcome will depend on who offers a higher price. Two banks are in the race: Banco BPM and Intesa Sanpaolo. Intesa recently m

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