M&A
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and deal-making across the global financial sector.
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.
Saudi Banks Accelerate Open Banking Acquisitions as Riyad Bank, SNB and Banque Saudi Fransi Partner With 11 Fintechs
Three of Saudi Arabia's largest banks have partnered with 11 fintechs to advance open banking, as the kingdom surpasses its 2025 cashless transaction target a year early.
BNP Paribas Completes €5.1 Billion Acquisition of AXA Investment Managers in France
BNP Paribas has finalised its €5.1 billion all-cash purchase of AXA Investment Managers, creating a combined asset management platform overseeing roughly €850 billion.
Access Bank Completes Acquisition of Standard Chartered Gambia, Becoming One of Country's Top Four Banks
Access Bank completed its acquisition of Standard Chartered Gambia on 13 June 2025 for approximately N9.4 billion, ranking the combined entity among the Gambia's four largest banks.
KCB Group Opens Talks with Ethiopia's National Bank to Become First Major Kenyan Lender in the Market
KCB Group announced on 12 June 2025 it has opened formal discussions with the National Bank of Ethiopia over entering the country's newly opened banking market.
Doha Bank Qatar Welcomes Leading Private Investor as QIA Reduces Its Stake
Doha Bank Qatar announced on 11 June 2025 that a leading private sector investor acquired a portion of the QIA's stake, marking the first step in the bank's privatisation strategy.
BNP Paribas Finalises AXA Investment Managers Acquisition After ECB Clears Capital Concerns
BNP Paribas completed its acquisition of AXA Investment Managers after ECB approval, integrating the asset manager into its IPS division under a new brand and distribution deal.
FirstRand's RMB Completes Acquisition of HSBC South Africa as British Bank Exits After 30 Years
FirstRand's RMB unit received regulatory clearance on 10 June 2025 to absorb HSBC's South African operations, ending the British bank's 30-year presence in the country.
Access Bank Completes Acquisition of Standard Chartered Tanzania Consumer and Private Banking Business
Access Bank has completed its acquisition of Standard Chartered's Tanzania consumer and private banking operations, merging them with BancABC Tanzania to form Access Bank Tanzania.
Societe Generale Completes Guinea Exit as Africa Asset Reduction Reaches EUR 17.35 Billion
Societe Generale has completed its exit from Guinea as part of a multi-country Africa divestment, reducing African assets to EUR 17.35 billion from EUR 19.1 billion in 2024.
Nigerian Banks Raise Over N800 Billion in Recapitalisation Drive to Meet CBN's N500 Billion Minimum
Major Nigerian banks including GTCO, Access Holdings and Zenith have collectively raised approximately N800 billion in the first seven months of 2025 to meet the CBN's new capital requirements.
China Accelerates Banking Sector Consolidation With Wave of Rural Lender Mergers in 2025
China's regulators have stepped up consolidation of distressed rural lenders in 2025, with larger regional banks absorbing smaller institutions under state-directed recapitalisation.