Banco BPM ends talks on potential merger with Monte dei Paschi

• Banco BPM halted talks on a potential merger with Monte dei Paschi di Siena, citing a lack of conditions for a shared agreement.
• The banks had been exploring terms since a June 7 approach from Banco BPM to open discussions on a combination.
• Banco BPM reiterated the deal could have created a new Italian banking group with strategic and industrial rationale.
• The lender said it remains focused on executing its strategic plan and long-term value creation.

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