Finance

Business

UniCredit challenges Italian government veto of Banco BPM takeover

The Milanese bank lodged an appeal with Italy's top legal authority after a Lazio court validated the government's partial veto on the acquisition of Banco BPM.

11/11/2025

Money

Could AI prevent money laundering and combat financing terrorism?

In a demonstration, Strise showed a company portfolio where warning signs flashed over a possible Russian oligarch ownership.

03/11/2025

Business Line

How Uzbekistan is unlocking foreign investment opportunities

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Foreign direct investment in Uzbekistan has reached €111.8 billion, doubling GDP and fueling growth across nearly all sectors of the economy, from manufacturing and energy to IT and finance.

28/10/2025

Business

HSBC sees 14% profit drop after provision hit from Madoff lawsuit

The earnings come after the bank said on Monday it would set aside $1.1 billion to cover litigation by investors who lost money in the Madoff fraud scandal.

28/10/2025

Markets

Warsaw Stock Exchange seeks developed market status within 3-5 years

The Warsaw Stock Exchange has ambitious plans. According to Tomasz Bardziłowski, CEO of the WSE, it expects to rise to the rank of a developed market in the MSCI classification within the next three to five years. However, experts are tempering this enthusiasm.

24/10/2025

Tech News

Your country’s sovereign wealth fund, decided by a machine? Kazakhstan says yes

An AI-powered director just joined the board of Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund — and it gets a vote.

08/10/2025

Europe News

European consumers want a reliable, easy-to-use and free digital euro

EU policymakers are still working on the digital euro's legislative framework, but the ECB says it could be ready by mid-2029.

25/09/2025

Economy

Wealth inequality in Europe: Where is the most unfair distribution?

In early 2025, the wealthiest 5% in the euro area held 45% of net household wealth. Euronews Business takes a closer look at wealth inequality across Europe.

12/09/2025

Business

MPS offer for Mediobanca hits minimum take-up threshold

As a requirement for the takeover, MPS needed investors to offer up at least 35% of Mediobanca shares. This goal has been surpassed, with MPS securing 38.5% of Mediobanca.

04/09/2025

Economy

Financial satisfaction across Europe: Which country ranks the highest?

Satisfaction with financial situations is generally high in Northern and Western Europe, while it is lowest in the EU candidate countries. Despite its strong economy, Germany reports comparatively low satisfaction.

29/08/2025

Business

Mediobanca shareholders reject bid to acquire Banca Generali

The rejection could threaten Mediobanca’s independence as the Milanese lender seeks to fend off a takeover by Italian competitor MPS.

21/08/2025

Business

Banco Sabadell shareholders approve sale of TSB to Santander

Banco Sabadell on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of its British subsidiary TSB to Banco Santander for around €3bn. The transaction seeks to shield the group's independence from the hostile takeover bid launched by BBVA.

06/08/2025

Green News

Brazil brings COP30 to Belem to highlight poverty and climate risks

In Belem, the UN climate summit will bring global leaders face to face with the harsh realities of climate change and inequality.

28/07/2025

Economy

42 million EU workers can’t afford holiday: Which countries are worst?

15% of working people in the EU — around 42 million individuals — cannot afford a one-week holiday away from home. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the issue of holiday poverty.

19/07/2025

Europe News

EU countries begin political battle over €2 trillion budget

The political battle over the next EU budget has officially begun.

18/07/2025

Green News

France and Spain join fight to tax luxury air travel for climate funds

The initiative aims to raise billions for climate action and sustainable development by making frequent, high-emitting air travel pay its fair share.

03/07/2025

Europe News

MEPs clash with the EU Commission over anti-money laundering blacklist

The European Parliament is opposing the European Commission’s updated anti-money laundering blacklist, which removes several jurisdictions including the UAE, Panama, and Gibraltar.

01/07/2025

Climate

Two European countries in ‘red zone’ of climate finance vulnerability

It provides a more realistic picture of risk, and could help direct support to countries “living one disaster away from crisis.”

26/06/2025

Europe News

Are Bulgarians ready to adopt the euro in under six months?

The EU institutions have given the green light to Bulgaria to join the eurozone next January, but what about the concerns of the Bulgarian people?

25/06/2025

Business

AIIB elects former anti-corruption official as new president

Zou Jiayi has been elected as the next president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) by the group’s board of governors.

24/06/2025