What Do We Know About Paoli Gentiloni?

The transcript discusses Paolo Gentiloni's swift political process to become Italy's Prime Minister, his role as a caretaker, and the challenges of reforming Italy's electoral law. It also covers the potential timing of elections, Gentiloni's relationship with Matteo Renzi, and the financial difficulties faced by Monte Passkey, including the bank's efforts to avoid a state rescue.

What is Gentiloni's primary mission as the new Prime Minister?

• To lead Italy into a new economic era

• To reform Italy's electoral law

• To strengthen Italy's foreign relations

• To increase Italy's military budget

What is one of the main challenges Gentiloni faces in reforming the electoral law?

• Lack of support from the Italian President

• Upcoming G8 meetings in 2017

• Opposition from the telecommunications sector

• Renzi's influence in the Democratic Party

What is the main financial issue facing Monte dei Paschi di Siena?

• Lack of international investors

• Dwindling options to avoid a state rescue

• Competition from other Italian banks

• High interest rates on loans

What strategy is Monte dei Paschi di Siena considering to raise capital?

• Merging with another bank

• Selling off its telecommunications division

• Reopening a debt for equity swap

• Issuing new bonds

What is the fallback solution if Monte dei Paschi di Siena cannot find a market solution?

• A complete liquidation of assets

• A government bail-in plan

• A merger with a foreign bank

• A takeover by the European Central Bank