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  • Deutsche Bank boss: A ‘wave’ of European bank mergers is coming

    Banking

    The chief executive of Deutsche Bank has predicted a “wave” of European bank mergers while playing down speculation he could make a bid for domestic rival Commerzbank. Speaking at the Financial Times’ Global Banking Summit on Wednesday, Christian Sewing said consolidation in the sector will accelerate and could be supported further by changes to regulation. [...]

    Deutsche Bank is Germany's biggest lender.
  • Is Unicredit about to kickstart a wave of European bank mergers?

    Banking

    UniCredit is facing stiff opposition from the German government amid speculation that it could launch a multibillion-euro takeover bid for Frankfurt-based Commerzbank.

    Unicredit is facing stiff opposition from the German government amid speculation that it could launch a multibillion-euro takeover bid for Frankfurt-based Commerzbank. (Photo by Jeff Tumale)
  • Unicredit questions ECB’s order to cut operations in Russia

    Banking

    Italian bank Unicredit has filed a legal challenge questioning terms set by the European Central Bank for reducing its operations in Russia.

    UniCredit has the second-biggest exposure to Russia among western banks. (Photo by Jeff Tumale)
  • Top British court orders Gazprom unit to drop £387m Russian claim against Italian bank UniCredit

    April 23, 2024

    The UK's highest court has upheld a decision that England has the right to block a Gazprom unit's Russian lawsuit against Italian bank UniCredit

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