M&A
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and deal-making across the global financial sector.
Capital One Completes Acquisition of Discover Financial Services
Capital One finalised its acquisition of Discover Financial Services on 18 May 2025, nearly 15 months after the deal was first announced in February 2024.
Norway's Sparebanken Norge and Oslofjord Sparebank Agree Merger to Create Larger Savings Bank
Sparebanken Norge and Oslofjord Sparebank have agreed to merge.
SMBC Japan Signs Agreement to Acquire 20% Stake in India's Yes Bank for USD 1.57 Billion
Japan's SMBC has signed an agreement to acquire a 20% stake in Yes Bank from SBI and consortium partners in what was described as the largest cross-border investment in Indian banking.
SMBC agrees to buy 20% stake in Yes Bank from SBI and seven lenders for Rs 13,483 crore
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation will acquire 20% of Yes Bank at Rs 21.50 a share, subject to approval from the Reserve Bank of India and the Competition Commission of India.
Coinbase Agrees to Acquire Deribit for $2.9 Billion
Coinbase has agreed to acquire Deribit, the world's leading crypto options exchange, for $2.9 billion in cash and stock, a deal Coinbase said would make it the global leader in crypto derivatives.
Enity Bank Acquires Remaining 51% of Norwegian Mortgage Broker Eiendomsfinans
Enity Bank has completed its full acquisition of Norwegian mortgage broker Eiendomsfinans, consolidating ownership of the distribution platform.
Belgium's Belfius Bank to Acquire 33% Stake in Candriam in Asset Management Expansion
Belgian lender Belfius Bank has agreed to acquire a 33% stake in Candriam, a European asset management firm.
FNBO Agrees to Acquire Kansas City's Country Club Bank in Midwest Expansion
First National Bank of Omaha will acquire CCB Financial Corporation, adding $2.2 billion in assets and 20 branches in the Kansas City area.
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.
Eastern Bankshares Agrees $490 Million Merger with HarborOne Bancorp, Strengthening Eastern's Lead as Boston's Largest Mid-Sized Bank
Eastern Bankshares has agreed a $490 million stock-and-cash merger with HarborOne Bancorp, creating a combined institution with $31 billion in assets and $26 billion in deposits.
Japan's Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group and Gunma Bank Announce Plans to Consolidate Operations
Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group and Gunma Bank have announced plans to combine under a joint holding company.
Capital One Wins Regulatory Approval from the Fed and OCC for $35 Billion Acquisition of Discover Financial
The Federal Reserve and OCC approved Capital One's $35bn acquisition of Discover Financial on 18 April 2025, creating the largest US credit card issuer by loan balances.