M&A
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and deal-making across the global financial sector.
Capital One Agrees to Acquire US Fintech Brex for $5.15 Billion in Cash and Stock
Capital One has agreed to buy corporate-card startup Brex for $5.15 billion in cash and stock, in what Brex's CEO called the largest bank-fintech deal in history.
Vietcombank moves ahead with private placement of up to 6.5% of its shares
Vietcombank has sought quotations from independent valuation consultants for a planned sale of up to 543.1 million new shares to no more than 55 professional institutional investors.
Nedbank Announces Intention to Acquire 66% Stake in Kenya's NCBA Group in East Africa Push
Nedbank has announced plans to acquire approximately 66% of NCBA Group via an 80% share, 20% cash offer at KES 2,100 per 100 shares, pending Kenyan regulatory approvals.
Competition Commission of India Approves Emirates NBD's Proposed Stake Acquisition in RBL Bank
India's Competition Commission has cleared Emirates NBD's proposed $3 billion investment in RBL Bank, though government approval for FDI above 49% remains pending.
U.S. Bank Announces Acquisition of BTIG for Up to $1 Billion to Strengthen Capital Markets Arm
U.S. Bank agreed to acquire investment bank and brokerage firm BTIG for $725 million in cash and stock at closing, plus up to $275 million in performance-based payments over three years.
Huntington Bancshares and Cadence Bank Shareholders Approve Merger Under CEO Steve Steinour
Shareholders of both Huntington Bancshares and Cadence Bank have overwhelmingly approved their merger, a deal led by Huntington Chairman and CEO Steve Steinour.
PNC Completes USD 4.1 Billion Acquisition of FirstBank, Adding 95 Branches in Colorado and Arizona
PNC Financial Services closed its USD 4.1 billion acquisition of FirstBank on 5 January 2026, merging the Colorado-headquartered lender into PNC Bank NA and adding scale in the Rocky Mountain region.
OceanFirst Financial and Flushing Financial Agree All-Stock Merger to Create $23 Billion Regional Bank
OceanFirst Financial and Flushing Financial have agreed to merge, creating a regional bank with about $23 billion in assets across New Jersey, Long Island and New York.
HSBC 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.
Africa's Major Banks Spent USD 537 Million on Expansion Deals in 2025, Led by FirstRand and Access Bank
Five leading African banks collectively spent USD 537 million on seven transactions in 2025.
Banorte Acquires Full Ownership of RappiCard for $50 Million and Signs 15-Year Exclusive Fintech Pact
Banorte has completed 100% ownership of RappiCard after buying the remaining 44.28% stake for $50 million and securing a 15-year exclusive fintech partnership with Rappi.
Community West Bancshares Agrees to Acquire United Security Bancshares in USD 191.9 Million All-Stock Deal
Community West Bancshares will acquire United Security Bancshares in a USD 191.9m all-stock deal.