Monte dei Paschi is the world’s oldest bank having survived the rise and fall of the Medici, wars, accounting scandals, etc. Now, it’s locked in a takeover battle. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/b...
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The Fight Over the World’s Oldest Bank (Gift Article)
Founded in 1472, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has survived wars, pandemics and scandals. But a hostile takeover bid has Tuscans on edge.