M&A
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and deal-making across the global financial sector.
OceanFirst Financial and Flushing Financial Announce Merger to Create $23 Billion New England Bank
OceanFirst Financial and Flushing Financial have agreed to merge, creating a $23 billion bank with a broader footprint across New York and New England markets.
HSBC Malta and CrediaBank Sign Definitive Agreement for €200 Million Majority Stake Sale
CrediaBank of Greece will acquire a 70.03% stake in HSBC Malta for €200 million, with completion targeted for early 2027.
PNC Receives All Regulatory Approvals for FirstBank Acquisition, Closing Scheduled for January 2026
PNC Financial Services has received Federal Reserve, OCC, and Colorado Division of Banking approvals for its FirstBank acquisition, with closing expected on or about 5 January 2026.
Capitec Bank Agrees to Acquire South African Fintech Walletdoc for Up to R400 Million
Capitec Bank will pay up to R400 million ($23.5M) for Walletdoc Holdings, a South African fintech providing payment and invoicing solutions for SMEs.
Access Bank Completes Acquisition of Standard Chartered Cameroon Operations
Access Bank has completed its takeover of Standard Chartered's Cameroon business, the final leg of a multi-country sub-Saharan Africa divestment agreed in July 2023.
Nedbank Completes Acquisition of South African SME Payments Fintech iKhokha for R1.65 Billion
Nedbank has completed its R1.65 billion acquisition of iKhokha, bringing the SME payments fintech fully into the group as a wholly owned subsidiary after all regulatory approvals were secured.
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Announces Sale of Wealth and Retail Business to FNB Zambia
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia announced the sale of its retail and wealth business to FNB Zambia for up to USD 150 million, retaining its corporate and institutional banking operations.
Community West Bancshares Agrees to Acquire United Security Bancshares California in USD 185.5 Million Deal
Community West Bancshares will acquire United Security Bancshares in a USD 185.5m all-stock deal, creating one of California's largest Central Valley community banks.
Kaspi.kz Updates Rabobank Turkey Acquisition Timeline, Closing Now Expected Mid-2026
Kaspi.kz reaffirmed its commitment to acquire Rabobank A.Ş. in Turkey but said regulatory approvals have pushed the expected closing to mid-2026.
Scotiabank Receives All Regulatory Approvals for Transfer of Latin American Operations to Davivienda
Scotiabank has secured all required regulatory approvals in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama for the transfer of its Latin American operations to Davivienda, retaining a 20% stake.
Fearnley Securities Acquires Alpha Corporate Finance in Nordic M&A Advisory Expansion
Oslo-based Fearnley Securities has acquired Danish M&A adviser Alpha Corporate Finance, strengthening its Nordic advisory footprint amid a wave of sector consolidation.
RBL Bank Shareholders Approve Emirates NBD Deal at Extraordinary General Meeting
RBL Bank shareholders voted at an EGM on 12 November to approve the Emirates NBD amalgamation scheme and authorise a preferential share allotment to the Dubai lender.