Banco BPM was relying on being able to apply the rule to limit the capital hit from the Anima acquisition, and distribute an additional 1 billion euros ($1.08 billion) in dividends to shareholders ...

MILAN, March 24 (Reuters) - Italy's Banco BPM (BAMI.MI), opens new tab has secured more than half of the capital of Anima Holding (ANIM.MI), opens new tab in its bid for the fund manager ...