Tommy Wilkes

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Europe Finance Editor at Reuters

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La UE advierte al Gobierno español de que no obstaculice la oferta de BBVA por Sabadell

1 week ago | lanacion.com.ar | Tommy Wilkes |Jesús Aguado

By Tommy Reggiori Wilkes, Jesús AguadoLONDRES/MADRID, 29 mayo (Reuters) -La Unión Europea ha advertido al Gobierno español de que no intente impedir la concentración bancaria, que considera necesaria para crear entidades crediticias fuertes, después de que Madrid anunciara una revisión ministerial de la opa lanzada por BBVA sobre Sabadell. El Gobierno español se ha opuesto a la operación hostil del BBVA desde que se presentó hace más de un año, alegando posibles riesgos para el empleo.
EU warns Spain's government not to hinder BBVA's bid for Sabadell

1 week ago | msn.com | Tommy Wilkes |Jesús Aguado

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EU warns Spain's government not to hinder BBVA's bid for Sabadell

1 week ago | reuters.com | Tommy Wilkes

LONDON/MADRID, May 28 (Reuters) - The European Union has warned the Spanish government against trying to prevent banking consolidation it says is needed to create strong lenders, after Madrid announced a ministerial review of BBVA's (BBVA.MC), opens new tab bid for rival Sabadell (SABE.MC), opens new tab. Spain's government has opposed BBVA's hostile move since it was made more than a year ago, citing potential risks to jobs.
EU warns Spain's government not to hinder BBVA's bid for Sabadell

1 week ago | ca.marketscreener.com | Tommy Wilkes |Jesús Aguado

Published on 2025-05-28 at 11:01, updated on 2025-05-28 at 11:04 By Tommy Reggiori Wilkes and Jesús Aguado LONDON/MADRID (Reuters) -The European Union has warned the Spanish government against trying to prevent banking consolidation it says is needed to create strong lenders, after Madrid announced a ministerial review of BBVA's bid for rival Sabadell. Spain's government has opposed BBVA's hostile move since it was made more than a year ago, citing potential risks to jobs.
EU warns Spain's government not to hinder BBVA's bid for Sabadell

1 week ago | today.westlaw.com | Sophie Walker |Tommy Wilkes |Emma Pinedo |Jesús Aguado

LONDON/MADRID (Reuters) -The European Union has warned the Spanish government against trying to prevent banking consolidation it says is needed to create strong lenders, after Madrid announced a ministerial review of BBVA's bid for rival Sabadell....
Rome's seat at Italian bank M&A table keeps investors guessing

1 week ago | zawya.com | Valentina Za |Tommy Wilkes

MILAN/LONDON - Rome's determination to have a say in the reshaping of Italy's financial sector has made things increasingly unpredictable for investors who have waited years for consolidation of the country's fragmented banking landscape. UniCredit and its CEO Andrea Orcel are locked in a standoff with the Italian government over the bank's bid for smaller rival Banco BPM.
Analysis-Rome's seat at Italian bank M&A table keeps investors guessing

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Valentina Za |Tommy Wilkes

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Analysis-Rome's seat at Italian bank M&A table keeps investors guessing

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Valentina Za |Tommy Wilkes

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Analysis-Rome’s seat at Italian bank M&A table keeps investors guessing

2 weeks ago | kfgo.com | Valentina Za |Tommy Wilkes

By Valentina Za and Tommy Reggiori WilkesMILAN/LONDON (Reuters) -Rome’s determination to have a say in the reshaping of Italy’s financial sector has made things increasingly unpredictable for investors who have waited years for consolidation of the country’s fragmented banking landscape. UniCredit and its CEO Andrea Orcel are locked in a standoff with the Italian government over the bank’s bid for smaller rival Banco BPM.
UBS Shares Drop 3% after Report that it Faces Swiss Capital Setback

2 weeks ago | gurutrade.com | Tommy Wilkes |Samuel Indyk |Amanda Cooper

LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - Shares in Swiss bank UBS dropped more than 3% on Tuesday, with traders citing a media report that the lender was set to lose the first leg of a battle with the government over proposals to make it hold more capital. Bloomberg, citing sources, reported late on Monday that the Swiss government was expected in June to unveil proposals that require UBS to increase its ability to cover losses in foreign subsidiaries to 100% of the capital held in those units.

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