M&A
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and deal-making across the global financial sector.
Seacoast Banking Corporation Acquires Villages Bancorporation to Expand in Central Florida
Seacoast Banking Corporation has acquired Villages Bancorporation, extending its Florida franchise into the fast-growing retirement corridor centred on The Villages community.
Monte dei Paschi Secures 62% of Mediobanca After Adding Cash to EUR 16 Billion Offer
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena obtained 62.3% of Mediobanca's equity after shareholders tendered shares in response to the bank's revised EUR 16 billion acquisition offer.
Associated Bank Announces USD 604 Million Acquisition of American National Corporation in Midwest Push
Associated Banc-Corp has agreed to acquire American National Corporation for roughly USD 604 million, extending its reach into Minneapolis and Omaha.
PNC Financial Services Agrees to Acquire Colorado's FirstBank for USD 4.1 Billion
PNC Financial Services has agreed to buy FirstBank Holding Company for USD 4.1 billion, accelerating its push into the high-growth Rocky Mountain region.
India's CCI Approves SMBC's Acquisition of Up to 24.99% Stake in Yes Bank
The Competition Commission of India has cleared Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation's proposed acquisition of up to a 24.99% stake in Yes Bank, citing a highly fragmented and dynamic banking market.
Societe Generale Completes Divestment of Guinea Banking Subsidiary in Accelerating Africa Retreat
Societe Generale has completed the sale of its Guinea unit, part of a sweeping Africa exit that has trimmed the French bank's continental assets from EUR 19.1bn to EUR 17.35bn.
Turkey's BDDK Begins Formal Review of Kaspi.kz Acquisition of Rabobank Turkey
The Turkish Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency has launched a formal review of Kaspi.kz's proposed acquisition of Rabobank Turkey following a share purchase agreement signed in March 2025.
Commerzbank Hires Goldman Sachs and Launches EUR 1 Billion Buyback to Resist UniCredit Advance
Commerzbank has engaged Goldman Sachs as a defence adviser and unveiled a buyback of up to EUR 1bn as UniCredit's stake in the German lender approaches the 30% threshold.
Mizuho Financial Group Seeks Partnership or Acquisition in European and US Private Asset Management
Mizuho Financial Group is seeking a deal with a private asset specialist in Europe or the US, targeting private credit and infrastructure as part of its global expansion strategy.
MUFG Targets US and European Asset Management Acquisitions to Capture Global Private Markets Growth
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has identified overseas asset management in the US and Europe as a priority for potential deals, part of a push by Japan's megabanks into global private markets.
Reserve Bank of India Clears SMBC to Raise Yes Bank Stake to 24.99%, Ruling Out Promoter Classification
India's central bank has approved Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to increase its Yes Bank shareholding from 20% to up to 24.99%, ruling it will not be classified as a promoter.
Nedbank Acquires South African Fintech iKhokha for R1.65 Billion in All-Cash Deal
Nedbank has announced a R1.65 billion all-cash acquisition of SME payments fintech iKhokha, which will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary retaining its brand and management.