Spain moves to ease bank merger fears

Articles reports government officials in Spain have made clear in February 2012 that Spain’s larger banks will not be forced into politically motivated mergers, following concern that recent government pressure for consolidation could imperil the interests of their shareholders.

ESO: Background information: Spain pushes for domestic Bankia merger http://www.europeansources.info/record/spain-pushes-for-domestic-bankia-merger/

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