Credit Agricole not a protagonist of Italy's bank M&A wave, country chairman says
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 27 2025
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Source: Reuters
Credit Agricole Italy's M&A Position: Credit Agricole Italy will not take a leading role in the current mergers and acquisitions wave in the financial sector, maintaining a long-term approach to its growth strategy.
Stake in Banco BPM: The bank has increased its stake in Banco BPM, which is a significant partner for them, especially as Banco BPM faces a takeover bid from UniCredit; however, Credit Agricole Italy has not disclosed its stance on this bid.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
