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UniCredit withdraws bid for Banco BPM due to uncertainty
The group's board of directors announced that it had decided to abandon the takeover due to the Italian government's use of golden power, which had prolonged the negotiations too much, preventing UniCredit from talking to BPM's shareholders
Revolut announces 400 new jobs as neobank establishes Paris HQ
Following the appointment of a Western Europe CEO, neobank Revolut has announced a recruitment drive as its new Paris HQ takes shape.
Spain's Santander buys TSB Bank to boost presence in the UK
The Spanish lender is about to become the third-largest bank in the UK by share of personal current accounts, after the deal is closed.
AIIB at 10: A decade of development and the road ahead
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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is holding its 10th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors from June 24 to 26 in Beijing.
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Marking a decade of development: What's next for the AIIB at 10?
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) kicks off its annual meeting on Tuesday in Beijing, but why is it important for Europe?
Banks ‘show true colours’ with fossil fuel financing surge last year
In total, banks have financed fossil fuels to the tune of €6.9 trillion since the Paris Agreement was signed.
Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments as Berkshire Hathaway boss
While his knack for snapping up stocks struggling with market conditions and scandals made him billions, Buffett was still relatively slow to invest in tech companies.
France’s Crédit Agricole gains ECB nod to raise stake in Banco BPM
The green light comes as Italian bank UniCredit prepares to launch a buyout offer for Banco BPM, which could be complicated by CA’s stake.
Citigroup credits client’s account with $81tn in ’fat finger’ mistake
Bank staff meant to send only $280. No funds left the bank, as the error was detected before the transaction was processed the following day.
Sabadell Bank raises shareholder payout promise as BBVA eyes takeover
The Spanish lender aims to offer shareholders €3.3 billion, including more than €1bn in buybacks this year.
Santander announces buyback plan while CA also sees earnings rise
Spain's Santander has reported a record profit of €12.57bn and revealed plans for more share buybacks. France's Crédit Agricole, meanwhile, has recorded a rise in net income.
UniCredit dives in to take minority stake of Italian insurance group
UniCredit has been involved recently in a flurry of dealmaking activity, including a bid for Banco BPM and a raised stake in Commerzbank.
IBAN discrimination still harms consumers, says EU auditors
From February 2021 to September 2023, consumers reported almost 3,500 cases of alleged IBAN discrimination on the 'Accept My IBAN platform', mostly in France and Spain, accounting for 31% and 21% of all cases respectively.
Banking mergers are hot - but cross-border deals still face hurdles
High interest rates have allowed banks to build cash reserves for takeovers, although national concerns could be hindering pan-European deals.
BBVA’s bid for Banco Sabadell hit by lengthened competition review
Spanish bank BBVA is experiencing yet another delay in its hostile takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, following increased requirements put forward by Spain’s antitrust regulator.
EU court dismisses banks' appeal in cartel case
The European judges dismissed appeals lodged by Credit Agricole and Credit Suisse against a 2021 Commission decision that exchange of sensitive information between traders was an anticompetitive cartel in the secondary trading market.