Fiorani’s stocking fillers

Antonio Fazio’s relationship with Gianpiero Fiorani, Banca Popolare Italiana’s former boss, has been under scrutiny ever since cosy telephone conversations between the two were leaked this summer. Now it seems the central bank’s governor received more than just late night chats from the head of one of the banks he regulates. Fiorani showered Fazio’s whole family with expensive Christmas gifts, according to a new book which quotes an inventory of presents uncovered by Italian magistrates. Just ta...