Andrea Orcel, the CEO of UniCredit, stated he will await the outcome of Banco BPM's bid for asset manager Anima before determining his strategy regarding his own offer for Banco BPM. Recent developments indicate that the European Central Bank (ECB) is prepared to approve UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM, following support from shareholders for a capital increase to facilitate the operation. Meanwhile, Unipol has announced a strategic plan targeting €3.8 billion in profits and €2.2 billion in dividends over the next three years, aiming to generate €1 billion in capital to bolster its financial position and support investments. The chair of Unipol has also suggested that ING may be considering a bid for Popolare di Sondrio, although Unipol is reportedly cautious about this interest. The market is closely monitoring these developments as they unfold, particularly in the context of the ongoing consolidation in the Italian banking sector.