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German minister sees UniCredit ditching Commerzbank tie-up plans
German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies said on Sunday he did not expect UniCredit to go ahead with plans for a takeover of Germany's Commerzbank due to the objections raised by the government in Berlin.
UniCredit CEO rules out moving headquarters to Germany in Commerzbank deal
UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel on Friday ruled out moving the bank's headquarters to Germany if it acquires Commerzbank , adding the Italian lender would want to wait for a new government in Berlin before any potential bid.
Commerzbank CEO says it's up to management on any UniCredit tie-up
Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp said on Friday that it was up to the bank's management - not the government - to decide on any possible tie-up with Italy's UniCredit.
Commerzbank names new CFO amid UniCredit approach
Commerzbank on Thursday named Carsten Schmitt as its new chief financial officer, a crucial role at Germany's No. 2 lender as it seeks to fend off an approach by Italy's UniCredit for a tie-up.
Commerzbank, UniCredit CEOs had second round of extensive talks, says Handelsblatt
The CEOs of Germany's Commerzbank and UniCredit had an extensive talk for the second time since Italy's No. 2 bank disclosed in September that it had snapped up a significant stake, the Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Friday, citing several people familiar with the matter.
Exclusive: Commerzbank considers buying domestic rival in UniCredit defence plan, sources say
Commerzbank is weighing the acquisition of a mid-sized German bank as part of its strategy to fend off a possible takeover by Italy's UniCredit , three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
UniCredit and Commerzbank square off amid takeover battle
UniCredit and Commerzbank flaunted their financial strength as the fate of one of Europe's largest banking mergers hangs in balance. Both banks raised their outlooks guidance on Wednesday, as they reported third-quarter results.
Watch CNBC's full interview with Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp
Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp discusses the German bank's third-quarter earnings, UniCredit's bid to take over Commerzbank and the broader German economy.
UniCredit and Commerzbank square off with target hikes amid takeover battle
UniCredit and Commerzbank flaunted their financial strength as the fate of one of Europe's largest banking mergers still hangs in balance. Both banks raised their outlooks guidance on Wednesday, as they reported third-quarter results.
UniCredit CEO pushes merger credentials as it outperforms Commerzbank
UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel said on Wednesday banks need to be more efficient and profitable and expressed confidence that "people will look at the facts" when weighing up a potential deal with Commerzbank.
Commerzbank Raises Guidance After Net Profit Beats Market Views
Commerzbank raised its full-year outlook after net profit came in ahead of analysts' expectations.
Commerzbank Q3 net profit down 6% but better than expected
Germany's Commerzbank , fending off a possible takeover by Italy's UniCredit, said on Wednesday that net profit fell 6.2% in the third quarter, figures that were better than analysts expected but were dragged down by a decline in interest income and a rise in risk provisions.
