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A bidding war is underway for the world's oldest bank
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has been operating for well over 500 years, and some Italian officials reportedly want to ensure it stays in Italian hands.
What happened
According to CBS News’s source item, A bidding war is underway for the world’s oldest bank, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has been operating for well over 500 years, and some Italian officials reportedly want to ensure it stays in Italian hands.
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- A bidding war is underway for the world's oldest bankCBS News - 2026-06-09T16:37:13+00:00
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