UniCredit gets ECB nod to increase stake in Commerzbank
( October 16, 2026, 07:11 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Italian lender UniCredit said it received authorization from the European Central Bank to increase its stake in Commerzbank above 30 percent. The deal is being separately scrutinized by the European Commission under merger control rules.Press release is attached....
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