Unicredit CEO confirms Fortress contacted Popolare Vicenza
April 08, 2016 at 09:15 AM EDT
CERNOBBIO, Italy, April 8 (Reuters) - The head of Italian bank UniCredit on Friday confirmed talks took place between Fortress Investment Group and Banca Popolare di Vicenza , following reports that the U.S. firm had offered to invest in the cooperative lender.