M&A
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and deal-making across the global financial sector.
WAEMU Banking Commission Approves Bosquet's USD 100 Million Acquisition of Nedbank's Ecobank Stake
The regional regulator cleared Cameroonian financier Alain Nkontchou's investment vehicle to complete the purchase of a 21.22% Ecobank stake.
Scotiabank Agrees to Acquire Dallas-Based MapleMark Bank
Scotiabank has agreed to acquire Maple Financial Holdings, parent of Dallas-based MapleMark Bank, to support the US expansion of its Global Banking and Markets business.
Rakuten Bank to Acquire Rakuten Card and Securities as Mizuho Becomes Major Shareholder
Rakuten Bank will take over Rakuten Card and Rakuten Securities Holdings via share issuance, making Mizuho Bank a major shareholder of the digital bank.
Vienna Insurance Group Completes NÜRNBERGER Acquisition with 99.2% of Share Capital
Vienna Insurance Group closed its acquisition of NÜRNBERGER Beteiligungs-AG on 18 May 2026, taking 99.2% of share capital after regulatory approvals came faster than expected.
Standard Chartered Agrees to Acquire the Custody Business of Zodia Custody
Standard Chartered will acquire the custody business of digital asset custodian Zodia Custody, with financial terms undisclosed and closing subject to regulatory approvals.
Hancock Whitney Agrees to Acquire OFB Bancshares, Parent of One Florida Bank
Hancock Whitney announced an agreement to acquire OFB Bancshares, parent of One Florida Bank, with the merger expected to close on or about 1 August 2026.
National Australia Bank Acquires Open Banking Fintech Banked
NAB has agreed to acquire Pay by Bank platform Banked, converting a minority stake built through NAB Ventures into full ownership.
UK's Lloyds Banking Group Agrees to Indirectly Acquire Lithuanian E-Money Institution Curve Europe
Lloyds Banking Group has agreed to indirectly acquire Curve Europe, a Lithuania-registered electronic money institution, subject to approval from the Bank of Lithuania.
Singapore's OCBC to Acquire HSBC Indonesia's International Wealth and Premier Banking Portfolio
OCBC Indonesia will acquire HSBC Indonesia's International Wealth and Premier Banking portfolio for net asset value plus a premium of up to S$480 million.
UK's Barclays Completes Acquisition of US Personal-Loan Originator Best Egg
Barclays has closed its acquisition of Best Egg, a leading US personal loan originator, expanding the British bank's American consumer credit franchise.
India's Federal Bank Agrees to Acquire Majority of Standard Chartered India Credit-Card Portfolio
Federal Bank agreed to acquire the majority of Standard Chartered's Indian credit-card-only customer portfolio, with the deal expected to close by end of 2026.
MTN Group Fintech Agrees to Take 60% Stakes in MTN Nigeria's MoMo PSB and Y'ello Digital for N95.5 Billion
MTN Group Fintech will pay N95.5 billion for 60% stakes in MTN Nigeria's MoMo Payment Service Bank and Y'ello Digital, consolidating group control of the fintech unit.