Wiretaps of an executive in Italy put Central Banker in hot seat
Article Abstract:
Antonio Fazio, Governor of the Bank of Italy is under investigation for aiding Gianpiero Fiorani of Banca Popolare Italiana SCARL in the acquisition of Banca Antonveneta S.p.A. The move was in direct contravention of European directives to herald in cross border mergers.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Italy probes German stock deals
Article Abstract:
Italian authorities in their investigation of Banca Popolare Italiana SCARL's bid for Banca Antonveneta S.p.A. are studying a series of securities purchases by Deutsche Bank AG and Dresdner Bank AG. The share purchases played a key role in the banking acquisition.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Italy's banking chief is under fire
Article Abstract:
Governor Antonio Fazio of the Bank of Italy is being investigated for his role in blocking an acquisition bid by ABN AMRO Holding N.V. of the Netherlands for Banca Antonveneta S.p.A. Political pressure is mounting for Mr. Fazio's resignation.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Bradman's Chocolate Chip Cookies. Surya Jackers Biscuits
- Abstracts: Deutsche Post, Exel are in talks on deal valued at $6.4 billion. EU questions Italy's bid to block merger of Autostrade, Abertis
- Abstracts: Companies in emerging markets show clout in global deal game. European corporations catch merger mania
- Abstracts: Enel looks to Russian electricity sector. Enel's net climbs 12%, propelled by cost cuts, international units. Enel's net falls but firm plans to boost dividend
- Abstracts: A bumper crop of Chinese IPO's could have a broad ripple effect