Commerzbank lacks a good defence for UniCredit’s ‘frenemy’ hug
UniCredit, too, does not need to buy Commerzbank outright to make money. It can gain as a significant shareholder, while exploring other options to combine parts of the businesses. It latest move ...
German Chancellor Scholz calls UniCredit’s moves on Commerzbank ‘unfriendly’
The UniCredit-Commerzbank takeover saga not only highlights the clash between cross-border consolidation and national ...
Intesa CEO says Commerzbank move makes sense for UniCredit, but we're different
UniCredit's investment in German rival Commerzbank is consistent with an "excellent" geographic diversification strategy, the ...
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Commerzbank, German Government not selling any more shares for now: Unicredit and Deutsche Bank takeover bid halted - FIRSTonline
In a surprise move, the Federal Finance Agency announces that "The federal government will not sell any more Commerzbank shares until further notice." ...
Italy Grows Annoyed as Germany Criticizes Moves on Commerzbank
Italian government officials are growing frustrated at Germany’s opposition to a potential takeover of Commerzbank AG by ...
Explainer: ECB's role in any UniCredit and Commerzbank combination
UniCredit, Italy's second-largest bank, has taken a 9% stake in Germany's Commerzbank and is seeking permission to ...