M&A
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and deal-making across the global financial sector.
WAEMU Banking Commission approves Bosquet's USD 100 million acquisition of Nedbank's Ecobank stake
The regional regulator cleared Cameroonian financier Alain Nkontchou's investment vehicle to complete the purchase of a 21.22% Ecobank stake.
Scotiabank Agrees to Acquire Dallas-Based MapleMark Bank
Scotiabank has agreed to acquire Maple Financial Holdings, parent of Dallas-based MapleMark Bank, to support the US expansion of its Global Banking and Markets business.
Grab to Consolidate Indonesia's Superbank Into Financial Services Segment After Singtel Stake Transfer
Grab will fully consolidate Indonesian digital bank Superbank after Singtel Alpha Investments transfers its stake to GXS Bank, lifting Grab's shareholding above 50%.
Rakuten Bank to Acquire Rakuten Card and Securities as Mizuho Set to Become Major Shareholder
Rakuten Bank will take over Rakuten Card and Rakuten Securities Holdings via share issuance, making Mizuho Bank a major shareholder of the digital bank.
Standard Chartered Agrees to Acquire the Custody Business of Zodia Custody
Standard Chartered will acquire the custody business of digital asset custodian Zodia Custody, with financial terms undisclosed and closing subject to regulatory approvals.
Hancock Whitney agrees to acquire OFB Bancshares, parent of One Florida Bank, for $377.6m
The all-cash deal gives the Gulfport, Mississippi-based lender Orlando-based One Florida Bank, with $2.1 billion of assets, and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
National Australia Bank Acquires Open Banking Fintech Banked
NAB has acquired Pay by Bank platform Banked, converting a minority stake built through NAB Ventures into full ownership.
Bank of Lithuania approves Lloyds' indirect acquisition of e-money institution Curve Europe
Lithuania's central bank has cleared the change of control of Curve Europe, which passes to Lloyds Banking Group as part of its purchase of UK digital wallet company Curve.
Singapore's OCBC to Acquire HSBC Indonesia's International Wealth and Premier Banking Portfolio
OCBC Indonesia will acquire HSBC Indonesia's International Wealth and Premier Banking portfolio for net asset value plus a premium of up to S$480 million.
UK's Barclays Completes Acquisition of US Personal-Loan Originator Best Egg
Barclays has closed its acquisition of Best Egg, a leading US personal loan originator, expanding the British bank's American consumer credit franchise.
Santander UK completes £2.65 billion cash acquisition of TSB Banking Group from Sabadell
Santander UK confirmed completion of its £2.65 billion cash acquisition of TSB Banking Group from Banco Sabadell, with the deal closing on 30 April 2026.
India's Federal Bank Agrees to Acquire Majority of Standard Chartered India Credit-Card Portfolio
Federal Bank agreed to acquire the majority of Standard Chartered's Indian credit-card-only customer portfolio, with the deal expected to close by end of 2026.