
UniCredit gets ECB’s nod for Commerzbank, says decision in 2026
By Valentina Za and Tom SimsMILAN (Reuters) -The European Central Bank has given UniCredit the green light to buy up to 29.9% of Commerzbank (ETR:CBKG), the Italian bank said, adding it would likely wait until next year before deciding whether to pursue a full takeover.With Germany up in arms against the potential acquisition, UniCredit’s CEO Andrea Orcel, a veteran dealmaker, has thrust his ban ...