SHOCKING: Unicredit - What They Never Told You

UniCredit cleared by ECB to take control of Commerzbank

The European Central Bank has authorised UniCredit to exceed the 30% shareholding threshold in Commerzbank. The Italian lender expects to be able to take control of the German bank around the end of the year, subject to remaining regulatory steps and conditions.

Euronews · Oct 15

UniCredit gets Putin’s approval to sell part of its Russian business

The Italian bank plans to keep its international payments business while selling its other Russian operations. The approval contrasts with Moscow’s recent moves to place several Western companies’ local assets under temporary management.

Euronews · Oct 6

Germany seeks guarantees from Italy's UniCredit over Commerzbank takeover

Berlin seeks guarantees from UniCredit as its leverage over Commerzbank fades and the Italian lender moves closer to taking control.

Euronews · Sep 15

Germany blocks UniCredit bid for Commerzbank but the share price soars

The federal government, which holds 12% of the shares, has rejected the Italian bank’s bid for the German lender, calling it aggressive and hostile. UniCredit soars on the stock market as the Frankfurt prosecutor investigates alleged market manipulation.

Euronews · Jun 16

Germany formally rejects UniCredit's €39bn Commerzbank offer

Germany has officially rejected UniCredit's offer for Commerzbank and said it supports the lender's independence.

Euronews · Jun 16

Intesa Sanpaolo launches bid for Mps bank, merger set for December 2026

Within 24 hours of Banco BPM’s merger bid, Intesa Sanpaolo launches a full public offer for Monte dei Paschi di Siena. If approved, the deal would create Europe’s second-largest banking group.

Euronews · Jun 8

Commerzbank CEO Touts AI-Driven 2030 Plan, Calls UniCredit Offer Unattractive

Commerzbank (ETR:CBK) Chief Executive Bettina Orlopp said the German lender’s updated “Momentum 2030” strategy is built on continued revenue growth, lower costs and efficiency gains from artificial intelligence, while reiterating that the bank sees UniCredit’s current takeover offer as unattractive.

MarketBeat · Jun 4

European banks show mixed results as HSBC profits dip while UniCredit's rise

HSBC reported a slight contraction in profits while Italy's UniCredit surpassed market expectations as banking institutions navigate a complex landscape defined by geopolitical tensions.

Euronews · May 5

European takeover battle hots up with UniCredit’s ‘unfriendly attack’ on Commerzbank

Milan-based bank plans to up its near-30% stake in German lender to trigger formal talks despite strong opposition from Berlin

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16

Would-be bank robber trapped in Milan vault for nine hours

A 24-year-old man was arrested in Milan after spending nine hours trapped in a UniCredit vault during a failed robbery attempt. No one was hurt.

Euronews · Feb 20