M&A
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and deal-making across the global financial sector.
Shinhan Financial Group Targets Southeast Asian Bank Acquisition in Vietnam and Indonesia
Shinhan Financial Group has identified Vietnam and Indonesia as priority markets for a potential bank acquisition as Korean banks seek ASEAN growth amid domestic margin pressure.
SMBC Sells Entire 1.65% Stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank in Portfolio Rebalancing Move
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation disposed of its entire 1.65% equity stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank in August 2025, with proceeds partially funding its Yes Bank acquisition.
UBS Completes Integration of Credit Suisse Legacy Businesses in Swiss Banking Consolidation
UBS has fully integrated Credit Suisse's legacy operations from the March 2023 emergency rescue, creating Switzerland's dominant bank with approximately $1.6 trillion in assets.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Advances International Expansion Plans with Egypt and UK in Focus
ADIB, with AED 244 billion in assets and a 35% profit rise in 2024, is exploring selective acquisitions in Egypt and the UK as it pursues its next phase of growth.
Mercantile Bank Corporation Announces Acquisition of Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation
Mercantile Bank Corporation has announced an agreement to acquire Eastern Michigan Financial Corporation, strengthening its position in the Eastern Michigan regional banking market.
Mubadala Capital Completes USD 8.7 Billion Take-Private of Canada's CI Financial
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Capital has closed its USD 8.7 billion acquisition of Canadian wealth manager CI Financial, one of the largest GCC outbound deals of 2025.
CNB Financial Completes $209.3 Million Acquisition of Pennsylvania's ESSA Bancorp
CNB Financial completed its $209.3m acquisition of ESSA Bancorp on 23 July 2025, creating a larger regional bank in Pennsylvania after a deal first announced in January 2025.
Societe Generale Agrees to Sell Cameroonian Subsidiary to the State of Cameroon
Societe Generale has agreed to sell its Cameroonian unit to the State of Cameroon, raising government ownership of SG Cameroun to 83.7% in a deal expected to close by end-2025.
LBBW Completes Integration of Berlin Hyp, Bolstering Germany's Real Estate Finance Franchise
Landesbank Baden-Württemberg has fully integrated Berlin Hyp into its group, strengthening its real estate financing franchise as Germany's largest Landesbank.
Glacier Bancorp Completes USD 245.4 Million Acquisition of Bank of Idaho Holding Co
Glacier Bancorp has completed its USD 245.4 million acquisition of Bank of Idaho Holding Co, expanding the Montana-based group's presence in the Idaho market.
Saudi National Bank Reports Improved Cost Ratios and International Expansion Following NCB-Samba Merger
The Saudi National Bank is reporting improved cost-to-income ratios and a doubled domestic branch network as it reviews international strategy following the Credit Suisse stake write-down.
Mizuho's AM One Investment Arm Launches Search for European Private Assets Partner
AM One, Mizuho Financial Group's investment arm managing $489 billion, is seeking a European partner to expand into private credit and infrastructure financing markets.