World's oldest bank seeks government bailout in Italy

Italian banks are drowning in bad debt

The world’s oldest operating bank needs a government bailout.

Italy’s Monte dei Paschi di Siena (BMDPF) said early Friday it’s seeking “extraordinary and temporary financial support” after an effort to raise funds from private investors fell flat.

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