Italian Antitrust Regulator Opens Probe Into Intesa's Bid for MPS

Italy's antitrust authority has opened an investigation into Intesa Sanpaolo's bid for Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), according to a report by ANSA published on September 15, 2026.

The regulator said the probe is intended to assess the potential impact of the proposed deal on competition, ANSA reported, citing the authority.

Further details on the scope and timeline of the investigation were not immediately available. ANSA did not report additional comment from Intesa Sanpaolo or MPS regarding the launch of the probe.

This report will be updated as more information becomes available.