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UBS has maintained a "Buy" rating for Santander, setting a target price of 7.20 euros. Analyst Jason Napier noted that US investors are increasingly interested in European banking stocks amid rising uncertainty over US tariffs, highlighting Santander along with Barclays, ING, and Intesa Sanpaolo as top picks.
UBS has maintained a "Buy" rating for Intesa Sanpaolo, setting a target price of 5.10 euros. Analyst Jason Napier noted increased interest from US investors in European banking stocks amid rising uncertainty over US tariffs, highlighting Intesa Sanpaolo among his top picks alongside Barclays, ING, and Santander.
UBS has maintained a "Buy" rating for ING Group, setting a target price of 21 euros. Analyst Jason Napier noted increased interest from US investors in European banking stocks amid rising uncertainty over US tariffs, highlighting Barclays, ING, Intesa Sanpaolo, and Santander as top picks.
Intesa Sanpaolo's governance sees the confirmation of Gian Maria Gros-Pietro as president and Charles Messina as CEO, alongside Paola Tagliavini as the first female vice-president. The bank's six shareholder foundations, holding 17.87% of capital, praised Messina's effective leadership, which has driven a 107% stock growth and significant profits, including a net profit of €8.7 billion for 2024.
Intesa Sanpaolo's main shareholders have proposed the reappointment of CEO Carlo Messina and Chairman Gian Maria Gros-Pietro. The group, a leader in Italy with 13.9 million clients and over 3,000 branches, is committed to ESG initiatives and has a significant international presence with more than 900 branches across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Its operations are divided into six divisions, including retail banking, corporate investment, private banking, asset management, and insurance.
UniCredit's annual general meeting approved a capital increase to support its hostile takeover bid for Banco BPM, Italy's third-largest bank. An overwhelming 99.88% of shareholders voted in favor of the bid, which is currently facing resistance from BPM.
Intesa Sanpaolo's IMI CIB Division launched "Obiettivo Italia 2025" in Vicenza, aiming to support Italian businesses through strategic dialogue and innovative solutions amid a complex economic landscape. The initiative will host meetings across Italy, focusing on growth strategies and market diversification, particularly in response to potential US tariffs affecting exports. With a strong emphasis on regional economic development, the program seeks to enhance collaboration between the bank and key industry players.
Intesa Sanpaolo's IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division launched "Objective Italy 2025" in Vicenza, aiming to enhance dialogue with local businesses on key issues like innovation and financial risk management. The initiative will continue across various Italian cities, supporting over 2,300 groups and 1,800 clients, while promoting sustainable economic growth amid a complex international landscape. Italian companies, particularly in Veneto, are proactively seeking new markets in response to potential US tariffs, with notable export growth to the Middle East and other regions.
CIB Bank, a subsidiary of Intesa Sanpaolo, reported a record net profit of HUF72bn (€185mn) for 2024, a 14% increase year-on-year, and plans further growth in 2025. The bank's balance sheet grew 4% to HUF3.46 trillion, with significant increases in retail mortgage lending and personal loans, while maintaining a low non-performing loan rate of 0.5%. Looking ahead, CIB targets an 8% rise in lending and a 6% increase in savings deposits, anticipating Hungary's economy to grow over 2% in 2025.
Italian insurtech Yolo has secured €5 million in funding, supported by Intesa Sanpaolo. This investment highlights the growing interest in innovative insurance solutions within the financial technology sector.
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