(Alliance News) - Fondazione Cariverona is considering buying a stake in Poste Italiane Spa in the upcoming public offering.

As Il Sole 24 Ore revealed Tuesday, chairman Bruno Giordano expressed strategic interest and opportunities for diversification, while noting the intent to support an important Italian company.

However, this statement raises doubts, as Poste Italiane does not need support to maintain its Italian-ness, as the state will retain at least 50 percent of the shares.

Moreover, the DPCM for privatization does not provide for direct negotiations between the Mef and investors, and such a move could create information asymmetries in the markets.

Meanwhile, Poste Italiane has announced its participation in Financial Education Month in November, with events aimed at promoting financial management. Despite the high financial wealth of Italians, Poste's note highlights a low propensity to invest, risks of cash value erosion due to inflation, and an insurance and pension sector with significant gaps compared to the European average.

By Giuseppe Fabio Ciccomascolo, Alliance News senior reporter

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