M&A
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and deal-making across the global financial sector.
UniCredit Forces Commerzbank Showdown With Exchange Offer
UniCredit is offering Commerzbank shareholders an exchange ratio of 0.485 UniCredit shares per Commerzbank share, implying a price of approximately 30.80 euros per share, representing a four percent premium to the closing price on March 13.
Santander's $12 Billion Webster Bid Signals U.S. Banking Ambitions
The deal represents Santander's first U.S. retail bank acquisition in approximately 17 years, a period during which the Madrid-based lender focused primarily on integrating and restructuring its existing American operations following the financial crisis.
Vietcombank Seeks Shareholder Approval for 100%-Owned Subsidiary at Vietnam's International Financial Centre
Vietcombank is seeking shareholder approval to establish a wholly owned bank subsidiary at Vietnam's new International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City.
Huntington Bancshares Begins Cadence Bank Integration in Q1 2026, Creating a Top-10 US Lender with USD 279 Billion in Assets
Huntington Bancshares has begun integrating Cadence Bank operations, creating a combined institution with approximately USD 279 billion in assets and a significant southern US presence.
Monte dei Paschi and Mediobanca Approve Merger Plan Targeting €3.7 Billion Profit by 2030
MPS and Mediobanca approved a full merger plan under which MPS will issue up to €1.6 billion in new shares at a ratio of 2.45 MPS shares per Mediobanca share.
Nordea Linked to Potential Swedish Digital Bank Acquisition as Nordic M&A Wave Reaches 50 Deals in 2025
Nordea is reportedly evaluating acquisitions of Swedish digital banks including Avanza or Nordnet as Nordic consolidation reaches 50 deals in 2025, driven by digital challenger pressure.
Reserve Bank of India Finalises Acquisition Finance Framework for Commercial Banks, Effective April 2026
The RBI has finalised rules allowing commercial banks to fund M&A deals, capping lending at 70% of deal value and post-acquisition debt-equity at 3:1, effective April 1, 2026.
Africa's Major Banks Spent USD 537 Million on Cross-Border Acquisitions in 2025, Led by FirstRand and Access Bank
Five leading African banks collectively spent USD 537 million on more than seven strategic transactions in 2025, marking the continent's most active M&A year in recent memory.
Standard Chartered Formally Launches Sale of Botswana Subsidiary, South African Banks Among Potential Bidders
Standard Chartered has launched the sale of its Botswana operations, with Nedbank, Absa, Standard Bank, and FirstRand FNB among the banks invited to bid.
Nicolet Bankshares Completes Merger with MidWestOne Financial Group, Creating a $15 Billion Upper Midwest Community Bank
Nicolet Bankshares has completed its merger with MidWestOne Financial Group, creating one of the Upper Midwest's largest community banks with ~$15 billion in assets and $9 billion in wealth AUM.
European Financial Sector M&A Surpasses $60 Billion in Early 2026 Dealmaking Surge
European financial M&A topped $60 billion in the first ten days of February 2026 alone, headlined by Nuveen's £9.9 billion acquisition of Schroders.
Santander Acquires Webster Financial Corporation for USD 12.2 Billion in Major US Banking Expansion
Santander has agreed to acquire Webster Financial Corporation for USD 12.2 billion in one of the largest US bank M&A deals of 2026, significantly expanding its American franchise.