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Italian banks report record profits in the first half of 2026

Intesa Sanpaolo, Unicredit, Banco BPM, MPS, and BPER achieved net profits exceeding €15 billion.

8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to ANSA, the five largest Italian banks recorded an increase in profits in the last semester, with a total exceeding €15 billion.

Rai News reports that this result represents the best performance ever for Intesa Sanpaolo, Unicredit, Banco BPM, MPS, and BPER, with a 3.7% increase compared to previous periods.

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