Offloading bad debt to private buyers could go awry
Banco Popolare and Banca Popolare di Milano merger could pave way for sector consolidation
Italian economy’s return to growth threatens to reduce need for deal making among midsized banks
Reform paves way for M&A, but don’t count on it happening
Shares rise on Renzi government plan to speed up mergers
Monte dei Paschi shares suspended after failing process, Lloyds falls in London
Analysts and investors give results a cautious welcome, noting ECB process had been rigorous
Up to a third of the 15 Italian banks undergoing tests could fail
More capital is needed, but good governance is a bigger issue
Early progress but it will take a long time to convince investors
Total’s losses continue following North Sea leak
FTSE Eurofirst 300 retreats from five-month high
