Banken: EZB winkt Commerzbank-Übernahme trotz Bedenken wohl durch
Die italienische Unicredit steht vor einer Übernahme der Commerzbank. Die Finanzaufsicht fordert laut einem internen Dokument jedoch eine Strategie, um Vertrauen zurückzugewinnen.
Frankfurt - Despite concerns raised about the matter, the European Central Bank (ECB) appears set to approve UniCredit's takeover of Commerzbank, according to a confidential Reuters document. The ECB's preliminary assessment concludes there is "no basis for rejection" of the Italian bank's control takeover of the Frankfurt financial institution.
UniCredit secured nearly half of Commerzbank's shares through an equity swap offer, defying the bank's management who initially opposed the proposal. While the ECB warns of a "challenging and lengthy" integration process, particularly highlighting the need for UniCredit to regain trust from management, employees, and policymakers.
The document, discussed in June by the ECB's supervisory board comprising both central bank and national supervisor representatives, anticipates the European financial regulator's approval of the Commerzbank takeover. The ECB has overseen both institutions since 2014.
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