Canada’s Scotiabank profit rises on lending strength in international unit

Bank of Nova Scotia reported third-quarter profit a touch below estimates on Tuesday, but earnings rose from a year earlier as strong loan growth, particularly in its international business helped offset challenges in its wealth and capital markets units.
Decline and near fall of Italy’s Monte dei Paschi, the world’s oldest bank

A deal for the Italian government to sell Monte dei Paschi (BMPS.MI) to UniCredit (CRDI.MI)collapsed on Sunday after the two sides failed to agree terms.