Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena said Friday that it was launching a bid for its larger rival Mediobanca in a potential 13.3 billion euro ($13.9 billion) deal that could help reshape the country's banking sector. Monte dei Paschi (MPS) said its bid aimed "to create a new national champion in the Italian banking sector, with a number three position in key end markets".
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