Italian bank BPM proposes €50bn merger with Monte dei Paschi
Planned combination of ‘equals’ is latest attempt at banking consolidation in the country
Planned combination of ‘equals’ is latest attempt at banking consolidation in the country
This quarter’s bulletin delivers exclusive polling, proprietary socioeconomic indicators and in‑depth political and economic analysis. Combined, they offer a uniquely sharp reading of where Greece stands, and where it’s heading.
A few standout insights from this edition:
· Households under pressure despite macro resilience
The Economic Sentiment Index inches up to 4.3/10, but personal finances drop to 3.6/10.
75% of Greeks name cost of living as their top concern — a signal that macro stability isn’t translating into lived security.
BancTrust’s Carlos Fuenmayor accuses watchdog of impinging on freedom of expression
Dan Amos and his quacking duck advert have made insurer Aflac a household name in the US
Masahiro Koike aims to turn Japanese group into top five global insurer within a decade
With the rules changing next year, savers need to reconsider what they do with their ‘red money’
Pension planning is less straightforward than it used to be — data can help when uncertainties abound
Changes to UK tax rules mean it’s more important than ever to plan ahead
Relatives other than parents have become a key source of funding for younger buyers, study finds
General counsel resigned after revelations about relationship with disgraced financier but now will stay on as adviser