MILAN (Reuters) - Monte dei Paschi <BMPS.MI> had to put up more than 2.8 billion euros ($3.65 billion) by way of collateral for two loss-making derivatives trades at the center of an investigation of alleged fraud at Italy's third-biggest lender.Full story
MILAN (Reuters) - Customers' deposits at Italian bank Monte dei Paschi fell by "a few billion euros" after a scandal erupted in February over loss-making derivatives trades at the lender, the bank said in a document posted on its web site on Saturday. Full story
MILAN (Reuters) - The top shareholder in Monte dei Paschi di Siena <BMPS.MI>, Italy's third biggest lender, said on Monday it had sold a 0.77 percent stake in the bank to boost its own liquidity. Full story
The main entrance of the Monte dei Paschi bank headquarters is seen in Siena in this March 13, 2012 file picture. To match Special Report ITALY-MPS/ REUTERS/Max Rossi/Files (ITALY - Tags: BUSINESS)
A general view of the Monte dei Paschi bank headquarters in Siena is seen in this January 25, 2013 file photo. European Central Bank President Mario Draghi was informed of doubts raised by Bank of Italy inspectors about the Monte dei Paschi bank but had little control over what has been widely crit
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena's Chairman Alessandro Profumo listens to a question during a news conference at the company's headquarters in Siena in this May 10, 2012 file photo. Alessandro Profumo went to Monte dei Paschi to stage a financial turnaround; now one of Italy's most renowned bankers m
Monte dei Paschi bank chairman Alessandro Profumo poses for a picture during a Reuters interview in Siena in this June 27, 2012 file photo. Alessandro Profumo went to Monte dei Paschi to stage a financial turnaround; now one of Italy's most renowned bankers must also drag the 540-year-old institutio
People arrive at Banca Monte dei Paschi in Siena, January 25, 2013. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini
Five-Star Movement activist and comedian Beppe Grillo talks to the media before the shareholders meeting at Banca Monte dei Paschi in Siena, January 25, 2013. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini
