In a rapidly evolving financial climate, the Italian banking sector is witnessing a series of transformative moves that are reshaping traditional frameworks. Recent developments have thrust Monte dei Paschi di Siena and Mediobanca into the spotlight, drawing attention from industry analysts and financial experts alike. After Harvard Business School students visited Monte dei Paschi di Siena earlier this year to study potential rescue strategies, new proposals have emerged, further intensifying discussions about the future of these institutions.