View of the branches of the Italian bank Monte deo Paschi in Rome.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBy late spring, Italy’s banking world was swept up…

Photographer | Collection | Getty ImagesItaly’s bailed-out Monte dei Paschi di Siena on Friday launched a 13.3 billion euro ($13.95 billion) all-share takeover offer for larger…

Banking analysts assess the possibility of a banking merger in Italy.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMILAN, Italy — European policymakers have longed for bigger banks across…