UniCredit SpA has upgraded its financial expectations for 2025 after reporting an 8.3% rise in net profit to €2.8 billion in Q1. Net revenues increased by 2.8% to €6 billion, driven by strong growth in fees. CEO Andrea Orcel highlighted the bank's record quarterly results and ongoing profitable growth. The bank plans to enhance its portfolio in Europe and is in talks with the Italian government regarding its takeover of Banco BPM. Additionally, UniCredit completed acquisitions of Aion Bank and Vodeno and received ECB approval for a share buy-back programme. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)