China's central bank boost Eni, Enel holdings

People's Bank holds more than 2% in Italy's major energy firms

(ANSA) - Milan, March 27 - China's central bank, the People's Bank of China, now holds more than 2% of Italy's largest State-controlled energy firms, the Italian financial market watchdog announced Thursday.

The People's Bank holds 2.102% of Eni, and 2.071% of Enel, Consob reported in an update on financial market activity. The regulator noted that the Chinese bank exceeded a 2% limit that triggers a disclosure requirement.