Italy Tightens Grip on Payments Company Nexi With Stake Increase The Italian government's plan to increase Cassa Depositi e Prestiti SpA's stake in payment company Nexi SpA has sent shockwaves through financial circles.
The move, driven by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's administration, aims to solidify the state lender's control over a key player in Italy's payments market.
Italian governments have historically exerted influence over strategic sectors, often under the guise of "national interests.