M&A
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and deal-making across the global financial sector.
Bladex and Santander Close Financing Package for Grupo BSC's $1.4 Billion Banistmo Deal
Bladex and Santander co-structured and jointly underwrote the acquisition financing for Grupo Financiero BSC's takeover of Panama's Banistmo, closing the package on 9 July.
UniCredit Lifts Combined Commerzbank Position to 47.59% After Final Tender-Offer Results
UniCredit's voluntary tender offer for Commerzbank attracted 17.60% of shares, lifting its combined position to 47.59% of share capital, the Italian bank said.
European Commission Clears Zurich Insurance's £8.1 Billion All-Cash Acquisition of Beazley
The European Commission has cleared Zurich Insurance's £8.1 billion cash offer for Beazley under the simplified EU merger review procedure.
ING Group Agrees to Buy 40% Stake in Spain's Singular Bank From Warburg Pincus
ING is buying a 40% non-controlling stake in Spanish private bank Singular Bank from Warburg Pincus to accelerate its private banking growth in Spain.
Nigeria's Providus Bank and Unity Bank Complete Merger, Unveil ProvidusUnity Bank Identity
Providus Bank and Unity Bank have completed their court-sanctioned merger to form ProvidusUnity Bank, unveiling a new identity in early July 2026.
India's Kotak Mahindra Bank to Acquire Deutsche Bank's India Retail and Wealth Business for Rs 282 Crore
Kotak Mahindra Bank has agreed to acquire Deutsche Bank's India retail, private banking and wealth business for Rs 282 crore, with completion expected by September 2027.
Japan's SBI Holdings Agrees to Acquire Crypto Exchange Bitbank for JPY 46.7 Billion
SBI Holdings will acquire Tokyo crypto exchange Bitbank for JPY 46.7bn (~USD 289m) via cash purchases and a new-share subscription, subject to JFTC clearance.
Bahrain's BBK Confirms Proposed Merger with NBB Advances Beyond Due Diligence
BBK told the Bahrain Bourse that due diligence on its proposed tie-up with NBB is complete and follow-up talks have begun on a deal described as a national priority.
Independent Bank Corporation Wins Shareholder Approval to Acquire HCB Financial
IBCP secured HCB shareholder approval for its acquisition of HCB Financial and Highpoint Community Bank, with the merger expected to be effective 1 July 2026.
Nuvei to Acquire Payoneer in All-Cash Deal Valued at Approximately $2.75 Billion
Nuvei will buy Payoneer for $7.40 per share in cash, valuing the cross-border payments group at about $2.75 billion, with closing expected mid-2027.
ODNB Financial and National Capital Bancorp Announce Merger of Equals in Washington DC
ODNB and NACB agreed a merger of equals to create a top-tier Washington DC community bank with roughly $2.4 billion in assets, renamed National Capital Bancorp.
Barclays Agrees to Acquire UK Business of Children's Fintech GoHenry From Acorns
Barclays will buy the UK arm of children's debit-card and money-app provider GoHenry from US fintech Acorns, with completion expected in 2027.