MPS and Mediobanca Approve Full Merger Amid Boardroom Reshuffle

Italian lenders Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) and Mediobanca have officially approved steps to proceed with a full merger, resolving a period of significant internal governance conflict. The decision comes after an intense boardroom crisis at MPS that led to a vote against retaining the bank's CEO. Tensions among shareholders and directors had escalated specifically over disagreements regarding the strategic direction of the merger plan. Despite the leadership instability, the formalization of the deal marks a major milestone in the consolidation of the Italian banking sector. Analysts suggest that while the governance reshuffle may trigger short-term volatility, the long-term prospects for operational efficiency and scale remain positive. The merger is expected to significantly impact the performance of both stocks and the broader FTSE MIB index.