The billionaires and the bank boss: Italian prosecutors take aim
A 35-page warrant alleges a plot to seize control of Generali, one of the key players in Italian finance
A 35-page warrant alleges a plot to seize control of Generali, one of the key players in Italian finance

Billionaire Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone and allies are close to gaining control of Generali

Insurer agrees to proceed with talks about €6.3bn sale of private banking arm

Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s board stripped Luigi Lovaglio of his powers, setting up a fight for its leadership

Sale of Monte dei Paschi di Siena shares shows European governments are keen to retain control of key assets

Family holding company has agreed to merge its asset management arm 21 Invest with Milan-based Tages

Chief of French bank BPCE has been on year-long acquisition spree, but asset management deal with Generali remains stuck