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Monte Dei Paschi received ECB approval for new by-laws, sources say

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Posted on March 4, 2026

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· Last updated: April 2, 2026

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MILAN, March 4 (Reuters) - Monte dei Paschi di Siena has received European Central Bank approval for new by-laws that allow outgoing directors to present a slate of candidates to name a new board, two

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Background on Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s Governance Changes

MILAN, March 4 (Reuters) - Monte dei Paschi di Siena has received European Central Bank approval for new by-laws that allow outgoing directors to present a slate of candidates to name a new board, two sources close to the matter said.

European Central Bank’s Role and Response

The ECB did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

Reporting and Editorial Information

(Reporting by Valentina Za; editing by Giulio Piovaccari)

Key Takeaways

  • ECB approval now enables the outgoing board to propose candidates for the board renewal process—supporting continuity in leadership planning, pending formal adoption by the bank’s shareholders (gruppomps.it)
  • The by‑law amendments were overwhelmingly approved by shareholders on February 4, 2026, covering compensation structure, removal of term limits and co‑optation mechanisms (gruppomps.it)
  • These governance changes occur amid Monte dei Paschi’s broader strategic push, including merger and delisting plans for Mediobanca and a board renewal effort involving a longlist of 30 candidates narrowed to 20 for shareholder vote in April (ainvest.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What approval did Monte dei Paschi di Siena receive from the ECB?
Monte dei Paschi di Siena received ECB approval for new by-laws regarding board nominations.
What do the new by-laws allow for Monte dei Paschi?
The new by-laws allow outgoing directors to present a slate of candidates for naming a new board.
Did the ECB comment on the approval?
The ECB did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
Who reported the ECB approval for Monte dei Paschi’s by-laws?
The news was reported by sources close to the matter, via Reuters.

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