Amundi says not interested in Anima takeover, rejects media report

MILAN (Reuters) - French asset manager Amundi is not interested in taking over smaller Italian rival Anima Holding , a spokeswoman said. Local newspaper La Verita without citing sources reported on Saturday that Amundi was ready to consider buying a stake in Anima, paving the way for a takeover."We deny this rumour," the spokeswoman said in an email sent to Reuters. Anima, the largest independent asset management group in Italy, declined to comment on the report. Anima shares were up 10.72% to..