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ECB Clears UniCredit to Raise Commerzbank Stake Above 30%
ECB approval allows UniCredit to exceed 30% ownership of Commerzbank, advancing its bid for control despite opposition from Germany.
Editorial Team · Oct 16, 2026

ECB approval allows UniCredit to exceed 30% ownership of Commerzbank, advancing its bid for control despite opposition from Germany.

Uzbek banks saw credit portfolios grow by 19.3 trillion UZS in Q1 2026, with non-performing loans rising by 1.8 trillion UZS, mainly in state banks.