Regulatory, legal and competitive implications of M&As in the consolidation of the European banking sector: the potential BBVA-Banco Sabadell merger

Lombardi, Virginia (A.A. 2023/2024) Regulatory, legal and competitive implications of M&As in the consolidation of the European banking sector: the potential BBVA-Banco Sabadell merger. Tesi di Laurea in Cases in business law, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Riccardo La Cognata, pp. 103. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Mergers and acquisitions in the European banking sector. Introduction to bank mergers and acquisitions: fundamentals and insights. The development of M&AS in the European Union. The consolidation of the banking sector driven by M&As. The evolution of European banking regulation and supervision. Managing competition in the European banking sector: regulatory and supervisory perspectives. BBVA-Banco Sabadell merger: a potential catalyst for eurozone banking consolidation. Introduction to the case: BBVA and Banco Sabadell companies overview. Historical background of past agreements: the failed 2020 negotiations. New year, new offer: the 2024 initial offer and Sabadell’s board rejection. Going around Sabadell’s board: BBVA appeals directly to shareholders. Legal concerns and shareholder updates regarding BBVA's controversial bid for Sabadell. Trade unions advocate against merger over job cuts and competition concerns. Governmental oversight in bank mergers under law 10/2014. September brings first approvals from UK’s prudential regulation authority and European central bank. The evolution as of september 17, 2024: prospects and challenges. Could the BBVA-Banco Sabadell merger be blocked due to competition issues?

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Bibliografi: pp. 89-103.

Thesis Type: Master's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree program in Corporate Finance, English language (LM-77)
Chair: Cases in business law
Thesis Supervisor: La Cognata, Riccardo
Thesis Co-Supervisor: Sacco Ginevri, Andrea
Academic Year: 2023/2024
Session: Autumn
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 15 May 2025 13:56
Last Modified: 15 May 2025 13:56
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/42146

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