Pioneer, Ghizzoni: "Hot talks with Santander"

The Santander-Unicredit deal for the integration of the respective asset management companies (Pioneer and Santander Asset Management) is said to be finalised: the CEO of Unicredit said on the sidelines of The European House Ambrosetti workshop in Cernobbio.
Farewell to Emilio Botin, the banker of Spain

Emilio Botin, president of Banco Santander, the most important Spanish credit institution, has passed away - A leading figure in world finance, he has the merit of having internationalized the bank founded by his father, even with controversial operations (Antonveneta) -…
Banco Santander, 2011 profits -35%

However, the Spanish giant has maintained its ability to generate profits, with a net operating result of 24,373 billion euros (+2,2%) and has already reached the Core capital ratio of 9% required by the EBA.
EU, Santander can buy assets of Rbs

Green light from the European Commission to the operation, which "does not pose problems in terms of competition" - The purpose of the Royal Bank of Scotland is to obtain approval from Brussels for its restructuring plan.