7 M&A Deals Among Italian Banks
Italy’s banking industry has reportedly seen seven merger and acquisition deals underway or recently concluded. Some of the deals…
Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz
Key FactsFed’s Rate Cut & Inflation: Fed slashed rates 25 bp to 4.00–4.25% in mid-Sept [1]. U.S. inflation…
Energy Regulatory Lawyer C.J. Polito Joins Vinson & Elkins in DC
C.J. Polito joined Vinson & Elkins as a partner in its energy regulatory practice in Washington, D.C., the…
Draghi had a plan to save Europe’s economy. We’ve rated it, a year in – POLITICO
Joint debt: Let’s see Draghi has been a consistent advocate for EU joint borrowing of the kind carried…
How a failed Italian bank merger exposed the EU’s struggle to enforce its economic vision – POLITICO
A similar showdown had taken place in Spain earlier this year, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s partial obstruction…
Spain violated EU rules by meddling in banking merger, says Brussels – POLITICO
Brussels vs national capitals The Commission has been in talks with Spain over the case since last year.…
Rome warns its financial giants: Italy first! – POLITICO
And foreign investors, who are typically more fickle, now hold over 30 percent of Rome’s outstanding debt, according…
Widening Bid-Ask Spread Slows US Oil M&A
After a massive surge in consolidation over the past two years, the U.S. oil M&A market is hitting…
US Oil M&A Slows as Valuation Gap Widens Across Sector
After a massive surge in consolidation over the past two years, the U.S. oil M&A market is hitting…
Private Equity Groups Hold $1 Trillion as Tariffs Hinder Dealmaking
Private equity (PE) groups are sitting on roughly $1 trillion in unsold assets. That’s capital that, in a…
Why an Italian banking battle is sowing division in Giorgia Meloni’s government – POLITICO
Tajani is also national secretary of Forza Italia, the party founded by the late Silvio Berlusconi. Silvio’s heirs…
Regulators target AI as evolving technology threatens fair competition in digital economy
From corporations to governments and public policy development, harnessing the value of data is a critical issue. There…