SloveniaThe Italian banking group Intesa Sanpaolo reported record results in the first half of the year, with net profit reaching over €10 billion for the entire year. The group announced plans to pay €3.8 billion in interim dividends to shareholders by November. All business segments showed revenue growth, driven by increased lending, deposits, and strong performance in asset management and insurance. Intesa Sanpaolo is proceeding with its planned acquisition of Monte dei Paschi di Siena, which is expected to add six million customers and strengthen its position in retail and corporate banking. In Slovenia, the bank recorded a net profit of €25 million for the first half of the year, down from €30 million in the same period last year, while operating income reached €75.6 million, compared to €77 million last year.
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