How many times can Banca Carige delay the inevitable? – Euromoney magazine
News that the Italian government signed a decree on Monday January 7 to permit both state-backed guarantees for any new bond issues by struggling Genoan lender Banca Carige and, if needed, a precautionary recapitalization by the state will be of little surprise to seasoned observers of European banking. Italy has provided a masterclass in the…