09:19 AM EDT, 08/03/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Italy is considering its options for the remaining 4.9% stake it holds in lender Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (BMPS.MI), Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Among the options Italy is considering is offering the stake to institutional investors within the next few months, with individual allocations likely capped to prevent any one buyer from acquiring a large position. The country has not made any final decision yet, the sources said. The Italian finance ministry and Monte dei Paschi did not immediately respond to requests for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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