Monte Paschi faces a possible full divestment of its remaining stake as Intesa Sanpaolo moves to take control amid Rome's efforts to exit the lender.
Bloomberg reports Rome is considering offering the bank’s 4.9% stake to institutional investors in the coming months. The move would cap individual allocations to prevent a single buyer from amassing a large stake, signaling a calibrated approach to the bank’s future ownership. The Finance Ministry has sought neutrality in the bid, while Bloomberg notes ongoing discussions as the bid intensifies.